Asian Queer Film Festival
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Directors | Miho Iri [1] |
| Hosted by | Cinemart Roppongi, Tokyo |
| Festival date | Every second year; months vary |
| Language | Asian languages (English subtitles) |
| Website | Official website (as of 2013) |
Asian Queer Film Festival (AQFF) is a film festival for LGBT audiences held in Tokyo, Japan. It screens only Asian films. The festival began in 2007[2] and is held every two years.[3] The purpose of the festival is to raise awareness and understanding of LGBT issues in Asia.[2]
2007
Date
- April 14–20, 2007
Place
- Cinema-Arton Shimokitazawa
Films[4]
- Love for Share (2005, Indonesia)[5]
- Red Doors (2005, USA)[6]
- The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (2005, Philippines)[7]
2009
Date
- September 19–23, 2009
Place
- KINEATTIC in Harajuku (Mini Theater)
Films[4]
- Seeds of Summer (2007, Israel)[8]
- The World Unseen (2007, South Africa/UK)[9]
2011
Date
- Date was changed due to 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. (May 20–22 & 27–29, 2011)
- July 8–10 & 15–17, 2011
Place
- Cinemart Roppongi
Films[4]
- The Panda Candy (2009, China)[10]
- The Secrets (2007, Israel)[11]
- Yes or No, So I Love You (2010, Thailand)[12]
2013
Date
- May 24–26 and May 31-June 1, 2013
Place
- Cinemart Minato-ku
Films[2]
- It Gets Better (2012, Thailand)[13]
- One Night and Two Days (2012, Korea)[14]
- Two Weddings and a Funeral (2012, Korea)[15]
- Yes or No, So I Love You (2010, Thailand)
See also
References
- ^ Kaori Shoji (July 8, 2011). "Asia's gay film scene opens Tokyo up to brave new experiences". Japan Times. Retrieved March 24, 2017.
- ^ a b c Romasanta, Delilah (2013-05-24). "Asian Queer Film Festival to feature works from South Korea, Cambodia". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ "AQFF2013-Home". aqff.jp. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ a b c "Asian Queer Film Festival - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia". Alchetron.com. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Nata, Nia Di (2006-03-23), Berbagi Suami (Comedy, Drama, Romance), Jajang C. Noer, Shanty, Dominique Agisca Diyose, Kalyana Shira Film, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Lee, Georgia (2006-09-08), Red Doors (Drama), Tzi Ma, Jacqueline Kim, Elaine Kao, Blanc de Chine Films, Red Doors Entertainment, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Solito, Auraeus (2007-04-04), Ang pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (Drama), Nathan Lopez, Soliman Cruz, J. R. Valentin, Cinemalaya Foundation, UFO Pictures, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Lasker, Hen, Zirei Kayitz (Documentary), retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Sarif, Shamim (2009-04-03), The World Unseen (Drama, Romance), Lisa Ray, Sheetal Sheth, Parvin Dabas, Enlightenment Productions, DO Productions, Archis Films, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Peng, Lei, The Panda Candy (Drama), Chun Sue, Torki Zhang, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Nesher, Avi (2008-11-26), Ha-Sodot (Drama, Romance), Fanny Ardant, Ania Bukstein, Michal Shtamler, Artomas Communications, Metro Communications, Tu Vas Voir Productions, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Wongsompetch, Sarasawadee (2010-12-16), Yes or No: Yaak Rak Gaw Rak Loey (Comedy, Romance), Sushar Manaying, Supanart Jittaleela, Arisara Thongborisut, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Sukkhapisit, Tanwarin (2012-02-14), It Gets Better (Drama, Romance), Prama Imanotai, Bell Nuntita Khampiranon, Penpak Sirikul, Amfine Production, retrieved 2025-08-21
- ^ Kerr, Elizabeth (2013-03-26). "One Night and Two Days: Hong Kong Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-08-21.
- ^ Kim, Jho Kwang-soo (2012-06-21), Du Bunui Gyulhonsikgwa Han Bunui Jangryesik (Comedy, Romance), Kim Dong-yoon, Ryu Hyun-kyung, Jeong Ae-yeon, Generation Blue Films, retrieved 2025-08-21
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