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Nepal and Philippines films selected for international festivals
The Kathmandu Horror Film Festival has selected 26 films from 21 countries, including five Nepali productions. Meanwhile, four Philippine films, including ’Filipiñana’ and ’58th,’ have been chosen for the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.
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What The Reports Agree On
- ✓Multiple films from Asian countries have been selected for international film festivals.
- ✓Both festivals feature a mix of feature films and short films.
- ✓Nepali and Philippine films are represented in these selections.
Where They Diverge
Specific films and countries highlighted
Kathmandu Post Focuses on the Kathmandu Horror Film Festival, highlighting 26 films from 21 countries, with five Nepali productions.
Inquirer Focuses on the Busan International Film Festival, highlighting four Philippine films: ’Filipiñana,’ ’58th,’ ’Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors,’ and ’Ria.’
Editorial Positioning
Kathmandu Post +0.0Neutral reporting on film selections without editorial bias.
Inquirer +0.0Neutral reporting on film selections without editorial bias.
Source Reports
’Filipiñana,’ 58th,’ more PH films to be screened at Busan Int’l Film Festival
“Filipiñana,” “58th,” “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors” (“Makikiraan Po”) and “Ria” are set to screen in different sections of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in South Korea. Rafael Manuel’s “Filipiñana” will screen in the A Window on Asian Cinema section, while Carl Joseph E. Papa’s “58th” will be featured in the Wide Angle – Documentary Showcase, as per the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP). Meanwhile, Lav Diaz’s “Let Us Through, Dear Ancesto
26 films selected for second Kathmandu Horror Film Festival
The festival will screen eight features and 18 shorts from 21 countries, including five Nepali productions and co-productions.
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