CinemAsia Film Festival: 6th edition New Asian Cinema
April 4 to 7, 2013 - De Balie, Amsterdam

More than 20 premiere films from China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, India, and Indonesia, among others.
from major Asian blockbusters to documentaries and independent productions.

Opening film - European premiere
LOST IN THAILAND (China, 2012) by Zheng Xu
The biggest Chinese blockbuster of all time

Final film - European premiere
REPUBLIK TWITTER (Indonesia, 2012) by Kuntz Agus

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The 6th edition of the CinemAsia Film Festival is now approaching early. Originally a biennial festival, it now brings the wide variety of Asian cinema to the Netherlands on an annual basis. From April 4 to 7, more than 20 Asian films will premiere at De Balie in Amsterdam. In this way, CinemAsia showcases the latest in contemporary Asia, from major blockbusters to documentaries and independent productions from China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and more. In addition to culture and entertainment, it also provides a platform for Asian media creators.

Opening film 'LOST IN THAILAND' (China, 2012) - European premiere
CinemAsia opens this year with the European premiere of China's record-breaking hit 'LOST IN THAILAND'. With over 40 million visitors, the Chinese film industry, traditionally dominated by 'big-budget' historical hero stories and martial arts films, is being turned upside down. This hilarious 'The Hangover-esque' low-budget road film immediately strikes a chord with the sentiment of the emerging Chinese middle class. The story follows two ambitious rival business partners. Whoever is the first to present a revolutionary new fuel to their boss, who resides in a remote monastery in Thailand, stands to land a multi-million dollar contract. During their quest, they meet a simple pancake maker with whom they continue their adventurous journey.

'The exceptional popularity of 'Lost in Thailand' redefines the tastes of mainland film audiences and spawns reflection about material wealth'- South China Morning Post

"This film talks about the struggles of the middle class and the grassroots, their happiness or sorrow",
- Hollywood reporter

Final film 'REPUBLIK TWITTER' (Indonesia, 2012) - European premiere
In collaboration with development organization Hivos, CinemAsia concludes its film festival with the European premiere of Republik Twitter. Sukmo, the social-media-savvy student from Yagyakarta, flirts on Twitter with the stylish journalist Hanum from Jakarta. When he sees her in real life, he becomes insecure and leaves without approaching her. Later, he becomes a star on Twitter and rises as a powerful voice in political campaigns. With his new status, he approaches Hanum again.

In the third largest country of Twitter users, this romantic comedy by director Kuntz Agus shows how social media in Indonesia can be used as the voice of the nation.

Watch the trailers now:
Lost in Thailand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46x1TKjY42g
Republik Twitterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrjkIR8QOHY

Ticket sales via www.debalie.nl and via www.cinemasia.nl



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