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Chinese filmmaker Ying Liang - will be back in San Francisco with GOOD CATS
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This year's selection is also strong on films from China and Hong Kong. A great favorite with Bay Area audiences
is independent Chinese filmmaker Ying Liang whose first feature TAKING FATHER HOME won the Skyy Prize in 2006. This year,
Ying Liang is bringing his third feature film GOOD CATS to San Francisco. It continues his commentary on the modernization
of China and its individual consequences.
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Hong Kong's leading screenwriter Ivy Ho, will be in San Francisco to introduce her first
feature as director CLAUSTROPHOBIA
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Ivy Ho is one of Hong Kong's best known screenwriters who has worked with leading directors Peter Chan, Teddy Chen,
Johnnie To (COMRADES ALMOST A LOVE STORY, THE ACCIDENTAL SPY, LINGER among many others). She has now directed her first feature
film CLAUSTROPHOBIA with Karina Lam and Ekin Cheng. A subtle and intense film of relationships, Ivy Ho has made an impressive
debut. She will be in San Francisco to present her film.
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