The 15th edition of the Five Flavours Asian Film Festival (AFF) announced the Grand Prix winner and an Honourable Mention for its New Asian Cinema competition on November 24, 2021.
This year's award winning films were selected by the International People's Jury 2021 which included members from Finland, the Netherlands, Poland and Italy.
Grand Prix
The People's Jury has selected Spring Tide directed by Yang Lina as the winner of this year's New Asian Cinema section. Spring Tide is a universal depiction of generational trauma shown from a female perspective that subtly highlights the unhealthy dynamics of family relationships. With her strong directorial vision, the filmmaker combines dreamlike elements with a look at China's past, present and future, which elevates the traditional genre of moral drama to a higher level. The authenticity of Spring Tide can prove to be a soothing and uplifting experience for everyone.
Honourable Mention
In addition, the People's Jury awarded an Honorable Mention to the film Anatomy of Time directed by Jakrawal Nilthamrong. Anatomy of Time appears as a vivid picture of the nature of time, as a narrative that confronts the theme of the cycle of life and death, and as a story that captures the essence of human memories.
The 15th Five Flavours AFF does not end until 29 November. Until then, films are available online at https://www.piecsmakow.pl/.
