THOUGHTS: MIDWIVES // A Companion essay by scholar L. Ayu Saraswati // MIDWIVES is director Snow Hnin Ei Hlaing’s first feature film, winner of the Sundance Film Festival’s Excellence in Vérité Filmmaking award. The film follows the lives of Hla, a Buddhist midwife, and her Muslim apprentice, Nyo Nyo, in Rakhine state, Myanmar. Their […]
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THOUGHTS: BATTLEGROUND // A Companion essay by scholar Grace Alvaro Caligtan // If the fall of Roe v Wade has become a moment to take a closer look at politics, power, and rights to bodily autonomy, then Cynthia Lowen’s documentary BATTLEGROUND offers a clarifying lens. Lowen gives viewers access to the inner workings of
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THOUGHTS / BAD AXE: A Companion essay by scholar Kim Compoc // Director David Siev’s riveting documentary BAD AXE takes its name from his predominantly white hometown in rural Michigan. Siev began the project in March 2020 to chronicle his family’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, namely the lockdowns and difficulties in keeping the
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Just twelve days before his 95th birthday, on August 10, 2022, Art Gordon passed away suddenly from cardiac arrest. When I read this first line of his obituary a rush of sadness swept over me. This was followed by a long-lasting wave of gratitude that I had the privilege of knowing him well enough to
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A MAN OF REASON Directed by Jung Woo-sung (South Korea) – U.S. Premiere Soo-hyuk (Korean superstar Jung Woo-sung, also doing double duty in his directorial debut) in his wants out of the criminal world. Problem is, he’s got a target on his back after serving 10 years for wiping out his old boss and a
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With an exciting international program of films from 40+ countries, industry panels, and career development workshops. HIFF42 will be a hybrid festival, primarily with in-theater screenings ‘Oahu:Consolidated Kahala and Ward Theaters from November 3rd – 13th Neighbor Islands: The Palace Theater in Hilo, Waimea Theater in Waimea, Maui Arts and Culture Center, Kahului, from November 17th – 20th Select film
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HIFF42 Key Visual Concept Aloha Kākou, Months ago, the HIFF team discussed the year ahead as well as motifs that we saw emerging from the films and creative content around us, and a clear picture emerged that quickly turned into a theme. It is my pleasure to announce that the theme of HIFF42 is “Secondary
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August is I ♥️ HIFF Month – our annual membership drive! Whether you are new or a returning member, enjoy discounted rates all through the month of August. Members receive benefits including discounts on tickets and passes, free “Members Only” & HIFF Selects screenings throughout the year, and access to cool new HIFF merch. CLICK FOR MORE
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MRS. NOISY Director: Chihiro Amano Cast: Yukiko Shinohara, Yoko Ootaka, Takuma Nagao, Chise Niitsu, Taichi Miyazaki, Raiki Yonemoto Language: Japanese with English subtitles Synopsis: A small quarrel between two neighbors quickly snowballs into a major internet frenzy. Based on a brilliant script by the writer director Chihiro Amano, this modern-day comedy takes an unexpected turn
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Congratulations to the class of 2022! We would like to highlight two seniors, Inez Anderson & Faith Christy Soilven, who have recently graduated high school and who have been a part of our HIFF Education Programs. Inez Anderson is a graduate of Roosevelt High School and was an active participant of HIFF’s Education programs throughout
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