As one of DANAFF’s flagship programs, Asian Cinema Panorama continues to showcase outstanding films and emerging voices from across the region.
Following the success of its first three editions, DANAFF has significantly expanded its network of partnerships with international film festivals, film organizations, producers, distributors, and filmmakers. As a result, DANAFF IV has received a remarkable increase in high-quality submissions, including numerous films that have chosen the festival for their first international premiere.
The program also reflects fresh cinematic approaches to history, society, and the human experience. A notable trend among many selected works is the way filmmakers engage in a dialogue with history through deeply personal perspectives.
Featuring films that have screened or received awards at prestigious festivals such as Cannes, Busan, Rotterdam, Golden Horse, Moscow, and Tokyo, Asian Cinema Panorama not only presents a compelling portrait of contemporary Asian cinema but also creates a platform for cultural exchange and dialogue on issues of global significance.
“Anh muốn làm tôm hùm của em” – Phim Châu Á dự thi tại DANAFF IV (Công chiếu quốc tế)
“I Wanna Be Your Lobster” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (International Premiere)
“I Wanna Be Your Lobster” follows Wira and Snow, childhood friends who reunite after years apart through their shared passion for music. As Snow becomes the lead vocalist of Wira’s band, long-buried feelings gradually resurface. At the same time, she meets Thi Ha, an artistically minded businessman who offers her the opportunity to perform in Bangkok and opens the door to a different future. Torn between the innocence of first love and the desire to pursue her own dreams, Snow must choose the path she truly wants. With its gentle storytelling and poetic atmosphere, the film delicately captures the emotional uncertainty of youth, where love and music become memories that linger long after they fade.
Awards:
- Opening Film of the FLY Film Festival, Busan, Republic of Korea (2025)
Film Information:
- Myanmar | 129 minutes | 2026
- Director: Pyae Zaw Phyo
- Production Company: Ever Top Film Production
Screenings:
- 10:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 20:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Veranda” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (World Premiere)
Following the sudden death of her husband, Ha-yeon struggles to return to her everyday life while coping with overwhelming grief. However, a mysterious threatening phone call soon leaves her with the unsettling feeling that someone is watching her. Isolated and consumed by fear, she gradually finds solace in Hyun Woo, the neighbor living upstairs. As the truth behind her husband’s death slowly begins to unfold, Ha-yeon is drawn into an increasingly intricate web of secrets and suspicion. Through its tense and claustrophobic atmosphere, Veranda explores loneliness, paranoia, and the fragile sense of security in contemporary urban life.
Film Information:
- Republic of Korea | 108 minutes | 2026
- Director: Jo Sung Won
- Production Company: 26 Company Corp., Studio Santa Claus Entertainment Co., Ltd.
Screenings:
- 15:00, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 20:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
““Police Tactical Unit” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Set over the course of a single night in Hong Kong, Police Tactical Unit follows a Police Tactical Unit patrol team as they help a fellow officer recover his service revolver after it is lost during a confrontation with criminals. Desperate to avoid disciplinary action, the officer secretly enlists the PTU’s assistance before dawn. Their search leads them through deserted streets, rival triad territories, and a series of increasingly dangerous encounters. With its tightly constructed narrative and unmistakable noir atmosphere, the film explores the fragile line between law enforcement and the criminal underworld, painting a tense and morally complex portrait of urban Hong Kong.
Awards:
- Best Director, Hong Kong Film Awards (2004)
- Best Original Screenplay, Golden Horse Film Festival (2003)
Film Information:
- Hong Kong (China) | 88 minutes | 2003 | T18
- Director: Johnnie To
- Production Company: Milkyway Image
Screenings:
- 15:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 2)
Venue:
Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“The Unopened Letter” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (Asian Premiere)
An elderly father lives a quiet life in a small village, spending each day waiting for news from his only son, who is serving on the front lines. When a letter marked with a red ribbon arrives, he faces an agonizing choice: confront the truth or continue holding on to hope. Moving between the past and the present, The Unopened Letter offers a deeply moving portrait of the bond between father and son, the pain of separation, and the silent sacrifices endured by those left behind in times of war. Through its restrained storytelling and emotional depth, the film reflects on memory, longing, and the enduring strength of paternal love.
Film Information:
- Mongolia | 111 minutes | 2026
- Director: Batdelger Byambasuren
- Production Company: Aranjin Pictures
Screenings:
- 17:30, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 15:00, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Her Second Act” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (World Premiere)
Sandra, a middle-aged woman who has devoted most of her life to her family, unexpectedly embarks on a new chapter after an unlikely victory in a cycling race. What begins as an ordinary life gradually transforms as she becomes the center of attention and starts embracing opportunities she had never imagined. Yet with each new step forward, the distance between Sandra and her loved ones continues to grow. Told with warmth and emotional subtlety, Her Second Act explores one woman’s journey of self-discovery in midlife, while reflecting on personal ambition, family responsibility, and the courage to begin again.
Film Information:
- Malaysia | 96 minutes | 2026
- Director: Joey Lee Choi Kin
- Production Company: Passionate World Sdn Bhd
Screenings:
- 20:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 15:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Evacuation” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Set during the Second World War, Evacuation follows Natalia and her daughter Galya as they join the waves of Soviet civilians fleeing the Nazi invasion. Amid the turmoil in Almaty—a city that became a refuge for millions of evacuees—Natalia is suddenly separated from her daughter and embarks on a desperate search through the vast crowds of displaced people. Through this deeply human journey, the film portrays the lives of those uprooted by war, capturing profound loss and the enduring strength of a mother’s love in one of history’s darkest moments.
Awards:
- Silver Saint George Special Jury Prize, Moscow International Film Festival (2025)
Film Information:
- Kazakhstan | 80 minutes | 2025
- Director: Farkhat Sharipov
- Production Company: Kazakhfilm
Screenings:
- 15:00, Monday, June 29, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 10:00, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Mannequin Wedding” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Mannequin Wedding begins with a mysterious fire at an underground club in late 2021, where Chhoeun Samnang dies under disturbing circumstances. In the aftermath of the tragedy, his family is plagued by a series of unexplained events and the unsettling presence of what appears to be a supernatural force. When an unusual proposal to hold a ritual “wedding” emerges as the only way to appease the restless spirit, the family is forced to confront the uneasy intersection of belief, fear, and long-buried truths. Blending elements of folk horror with an intimate family drama, the film explores grief, loss, and the enduring emotional scars left in the wake of death.
Awards:
- Golden Rumdul Award for Best Actress, Cambodia Asian Film Festival (2025)
- Nominated for the Golden Rumdul Award for Best Director, Cambodia Asian Film Festival (2025)
- Nominated for the Golden Seagull Award for Best Supporting Actress, Asian Art Film Festival (2026)
Film Information:
- Cambodia | 2025
- Director: Diep Sela
- Production Company: LD Entertainment
Screenings:
- 17:30, Monday, June 29, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 17:30, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Tunnels: Sun in the Dark” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Set in Cu Chi in 1967, Tunnels: Sun in the Dark follows a 21-member guerrilla unit led by Bay Theo as they live and fight within the vast underground tunnel network during one of the fiercest periods of the Vietnam War. Entrusted with protecting a group of strategic intelligence operatives hidden beneath the tunnels, the unit faces relentless large-scale search-and-destroy operations carried out by the U.S. military. Amid constant bombardment, severe shortages, and the ever-present threat of death, they persevere through extraordinary courage, solidarity, and an unyielding determination to defend their homeland.
Awards:
- Silver Lotus Award, 24th Vietnam Film Festival (2025)
- Silver Kite Award, Golden Kite Awards (2025)
- Audience Award and Best Screenplay Award, 27th Far East Film Festival, Udine, Italy (2026)
Film Information:
- Vietnam | 126 minutes | 2025
- Director: Bùi Thạc Chuyên
- Production Company: Tunnels Film Company, HKFilm
Screenings:
- 10:00, Monday, June 29, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 20:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Corridor” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (World Premiere)
Corridor follows a newly appointed teacher with a background in psychology who is transferred to an all-boys school. After a violent altercation erupts among the students, he begins to question what he witnessed upon reviewing the school’s CCTV footage and discovering evidence that another student had been present at the scene. As he moves closer to uncovering the truth behind the mysterious death of the boy, the teacher becomes caught in a profound moral dilemma. What begins as an apparently ordinary school incident gradually unfolds into a gripping portrait of power, violence, and institutional silence within the education system.
Film Information:
- Iran | 78 minutes | 2026
- Director: Makan Ashoori
- Production Company: Independent Production
Screenings:
- 15:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 17:30, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Gloaming in Luomu” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Gloaming in Luomu follows Xiao Bai, a young dancer who unexpectedly receives a postcard from her former boyfriend, who disappeared without a word three years earlier. Drawn by unanswered questions from the past, she travels to the remote town of Luomu in southwest China in search of closure. With its restrained storytelling and deeply nostalgic atmosphere, the film continues director Zhang Lu’s exploration of recurring themes including memory, separation, and the quiet sense of displacement that lingers long after relationships have seemingly come to an end.
Awards:
- Best Film Award, Busan International Film Festival (2025)
Film Information:
- China | 99 minutes | 2025
- Director: Zhang Lu
- Production Company: Emei Film Studio
Screenings:
- 17:30, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 10:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Roid” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Roid follows Sadhu, a poor sharecropper living with his wife, whom the villagers regard as mentally unstable. Overwhelmed by poverty and despair, he repeatedly abandons her in distant places, hoping she will never return. Yet each time a date fruit falls from a roadside palm tree, she mysteriously finds her way back home. Set against the harsh realities of rural life and a world deeply rooted in superstition, the film gradually unfolds into a space where the boundaries between myth and reality become increasingly blurred. Through its restrained storytelling and powerful symbolism, Roid reflects on attachment, survival, and the invisible bonds that connect human lives.
Film Information:
- Bangladesh | 2025
- Director: Mejbaur Rahman Sumon
- Production Company: Facecard and Bongo
Screenings:
- 10:00, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 20:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Kurak” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Inspired by real events, Kurak interweaves multiple stories depicting the lives of women in contemporary Kyrgyzstan. In a society still deeply shaped by patriarchal traditions and social expectations, its female protagonists are confronted with violence, silence, and the denial of their right to determine their own futures. Through a restrained yet emotionally powerful narrative, the film reveals the quiet tragedies hidden beneath everyday life while posing profound questions about freedom, dignity, and the place of women in modern society.
Awards:
- Kim Ji-seok Award, Busan International Film Festival (2025)
- Best Film, Asian Cinema Competition, Dhaka International Film Festival
- Grand Prix of the International Jury, Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas (2026)
- Jury Prize, Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinemas (2026)
Film Information:
- Kyrgyzstan | 89 minutes | 2025
- Directors: Erke Dzhumakmatova, Emil Atageldiev
- Production Company: OYMO STUDIO
Screenings:
- 15:00, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 10:00, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Screen 1)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“A Useful Ghost” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
After her untimely death, Nat returns to her beloved husband March in the most unexpected way imaginable—by possessing a high-end vacuum cleaner. Their unusual reunion is met with resistance from March’s family, whose appliance factory has been shut down due to a series of supernatural disturbances. As Nat helps rid the factory of its ghostly menace, she gradually earns the family’s trust. What begins as an unconventional love story soon transforms into the extraordinary journey of an unlikely ghost hunter. Blending supernatural comedy with sharp social satire, A Useful Ghost offers a fresh and imaginative take on love, loss, family, and the afterlife.
Awards:
- Grand Prize, Critics’ Week, Cannes Film Festival (2025)
- Best Screenplay, Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival (2025)
- Citizen Kane Award for Best Directorial Revelation, Sitges (2025)
- Silver Q-Hugo Award, Chicago International Film Festival
- Montreal Proud Award
- Silver Hanoman Award, Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival (JAFF) (2025)
- Nominated for the Caméra d’Or and Queer Palm, Cannes Film Festival (2025)
Film Information:
- Thailand, France, Singapore, Germany | 130 minutes | 2025
- Director: Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke
- Production Companies: 185 Films, Haut Les Mains, Momo Films, Mayana Films
Screenings:
- 20:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
- 10:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
Venue:
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Mother Bhumi” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Set along the border between Malaysia and Thailand, Mother Bhumi follows Hong Im, a widow living in an agricultural community where healing rituals and folk beliefs remain deeply embedded in everyday life. When a government land acquisition project threatens to destroy the peace of the valley, Hong Im gradually becomes a spiritual pillar for villagers facing the loss of their homeland. As ancient rituals, collective memory, and spiritual faith intertwine, the boundary between reality and myth begins to dissolve. Told with poetic restraint and an evocative mystical atmosphere, the film further reflects director Chong Keat Aun’s enduring exploration of memory, cultural identity, and communities living on the margins of modern society.
Awards:
- Golden Horse Awards (2025): Best Actress, Best Cinematography, Best Original Film Song
Film Information:
- Malaysia, Hong Kong (China), Italy, Saudi Arabia | 129 minutes | 2025
- Director: Chong Keat Aun
- Production Companies: Janji Pictures Production Sdn Bhd, Volos Films Italia Srl, Southern Islet Pictures
Screenings:
- 20:00, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 17:30, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Wrangler” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Wrangler follows Hayoung, a successful dog trainer whose carefully controlled life is disrupted when she is forced to take in her younger sister, Sora, after her release from prison. Sora’s arrival unsettles not only Hayoung’s orderly routine but also the atmosphere at the dog-training center she manages. As long-simmering tensions between the sisters intensify, the sudden escape of a dangerous dog pushes their fragile relationship to the breaking point. Framed as a psychological thriller, the film explores fractured family bonds and the primal instincts lurking beneath the surface of human nature, creating an atmosphere of mounting tension and emotional unease.
Film Information:
- Republic of Korea | 107 minutes | 2025 | T16
- Director: SEO Eun Sun
- Production Company: Korean Academy of Film Arts
Screenings:
- 17:30, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 15:00, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Screen 1)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Bombay Stories” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (Asian Premiere)
Set in 1930s Bombay, Bombay Stories brings together three celebrated short stories by Saadat Hasan Manto—Khusiya, Saugandhi, and Bu—along with a newly created narrative that connects them into a unified cinematic experience. Centering on sex workers and underprivileged women, the film blends realism, sharp social satire, and touches of magical realism to illuminate the fragile inner lives of those pushed to the margins of society. Through its richly atmospheric storytelling, Bombay Stories exposes hypocrisy, exploitation, and deeply rooted prejudice while raising profound questions about human dignity, the longing for freedom, and the fundamental right to exist.
Film Information:
- India | 119 minutes | 2026
- Director: Rahhat Shah Kazmi
- Production Company: RKFS
Screenings:
- 20:00, Monday, June 29, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 17:30, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Screen 1)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, Kim Dong Ho—the founder of the Busan International Film Festival—takes up a camera for the first time in his eighties to direct a documentary. The film reflects on the gradual disappearance of cinemas amid changing viewing habits and declining audiences in the post-pandemic era. Traveling across several countries to meet filmmakers, longtime friends, and fellow cinephiles, Kim captures not only memories of a remarkable chapter in cinema history but also his enduring belief in the resilience and future of the seventh art. Thoughtful and deeply personal, Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema is a heartfelt tribute to cinema and the theaters that have long served as its home.
Film Information:
- Republic of Korea | 104 minutes | 2025
- Director: Kim Dong Ho
- Production Companies: Sanai Pictures, Tiger Studio
Screenings:
- 10:00, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 10:00, Saturday, July 4, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Palestine 36” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Set in Palestine in 1936, Palestine 36 follows Yusuf, a young man coming of age amid the turbulent events of the Arab Revolt against British colonial rule. Moving between the quiet countryside and an increasingly volatile Jerusalem, Yusuf gradually realizes that his personal journey cannot be separated from the political and social upheaval engulfing his homeland. As communities are drawn deeper into the spiral of conflict, his choices become part of a broader search for identity, memory, and belonging. Epic in scope yet deeply intimate in its storytelling, the film portrays the human cost of history at a defining moment for a land marked by enduring struggle.
Awards:
- ALFS Breakthrough Artist of the Year, London Critics’ Circle Film Awards (2026)
- Audience Award for Best International Feature Film, São Paulo International Film Festival (2025)
- Tokyo Grand Prix for Best Film, Tokyo International Film Festival (2026)
- Best Production Design, Mosaic South Asian Film Festival (2025)
- Special Jury Prize for Best Film, Asian World Film Festival (2025)
Film Information:
- Palestine, United Kingdom, France, Denmark, Norway, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, United Arab Emirates | 119 minutes | 2025
- Director: Annemarie Jacir
- Production Companies: Philistine Films Production, BBC Film, Doha Film Institute
Screenings:
- 15:00, Sunday, June 28, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 20:00, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Screen 2)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Riverstone” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Riverstone follows three police officers assigned to escort a prisoner back to the remote mountain village of Riverstone in Sri Lanka. Beneath what appears to be a routine transfer lies a secret mission: the prisoner must be killed before the journey ends. As they travel through a stark and unforgiving landscape, the assignment gradually evolves into a profound moral confrontation between duty, conscience, and violence. Told with measured pacing and a haunting atmosphere, Riverstone explores the ethical boundaries of human nature when individuals are pushed to their limits.
Awards:
- Golden Royal Bengal Tiger Award for Best Director, Kolkata International Film Festival (2025)
- Best Director and Best Performance, Singapore International Film Festival (2025)
- Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography, Shanghai International Film Festival (2025)
Film Information:
- Sri Lanka | 120 minutes | 2026 | T13
- Director: Lalith Rathnayake
- Production Company: Cine Arts (Pvt) Ltd
Screenings:
- 10:00, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screen 2)
- 17:30, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screen 3)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Sultana” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV (Asian Premiere)
Set in the vibrant yet unforgiving world of an Istanbul nightclub, Sultana follows Meral, a woman who has long dominated both the stage and the power dynamics behind the scenes. Her carefully maintained position begins to unravel with the arrival of Anna, a young Belarusian dancer who quickly captures everyone’s attention. What starts as a mentor–protégé relationship gradually transforms into a quiet rivalry, culminating in a fierce struggle over power, ambition, desire, and survival in a world driven by spectacle and seduction. Through its richly theatrical setting and claustrophobic atmosphere, Sultana explores the intricate relationships between women, ambition, and the fragile nature of power.
Film Information:
- Turkey | 120 minutes | 2026
- Director: Ali Kemal Güven
- Production Company: Rodi Medya
Screenings:
- 20:00, Wednesday, July 1, 2026 (Screen 3)
- 20:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 2)
Venue:
CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
“Ah Girl” – Asian Cinema Panorama at DANAFF IV
Set in Singapore in 1994, Ah Girl follows a seven-year-old girl living with her father, younger sister, and grandmother after her parents’ divorce. As she spends weekends with her mother, she gradually becomes aware of the quiet fractures and emotional wounds that have shaped her family. When her mother suggests that Ah Girl move in with her, the delicate balance of the young girl’s world begins to unravel. Told through the innocent yet perceptive eyes of a child, the film offers a poignant portrait of loneliness, family separation, and the universal longing for love and belonging, leaving a lasting emotional impression through its subtle and compassionate storytelling.
Awards:
- Youth Jury Award, International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) (2026)
- Golden Firebird Award for Best Actress – Chinese Young Cinema, Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) (2026)
Film Information:
- Singapore | 94 minutes | 2026
- Directors: Ang Geck Geck, Priscilla
- Production Companies: Aggregate Films, IFA Media, Kusu Films
Screenings:
- 10:00, Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Screen 3, CGV Vinh Trung)
- 15:00, Friday, July 3, 2026 (Screen 2, Galaxy Coopmart)
Venue:
- CGV Vinh Trung, 4th Floor, GO! Shopping Mall, 255–257 Hung Vuong Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
- Galaxy Coopmart, 3rd Floor, CoopMart, 478 Dien Bien Phu Street, Thanh Khe Ward, Da Nang City, Vietnam.
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