Shanghai: Uzbekistan’s ‘Sunday’ Wins Asian New Talent Top Prize

The best actor award went to 10-year-old actor Yue Hao, who plays the leading role in the Chinese film1.5 Horsepower.

“Every film in the [in the lineup] is very insightful with mature technology. Also, the subject is contemporary, to express the in-depth thinking of society and humanity,” said Aktan Arym Kubat, chair of Asian New Talent section’s jury. “I have encountered many difficulties but remain obsessed with filming excellent works. So, I really hope that the young and talented filmmakers like you could keep creating and contributing to the film industry.

In their official joint statement, the Asian New Talent jury said, “The new directors’ works are quite mature, and the subject matters are also innovative. They don’t look like novices anymore.”

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