Absurd and thoroughly enjoyable, it is only fitting to feature Amartya Bhattacharyya’s ADIEU GODARD as our October HIFF SELECTS film in honor of the French auteur’s recent passing. Back to absurdity, here is the premise for the film: An old
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
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 New York Times “Noteworthy Film of the Summer,” September’s HIFF SELECTS is for all the dog lovers out there in an incredible true story of resilience, determination and lots of elbow grease. FREE PUPPIES! Chronicles this incredible story–When Hurricane
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
