26-10-2023 (SINGAPORE) The highly anticipated Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF) is set to return for its 34th edition, offering cinephiles an exciting lineup of over 100 films from 50 different countries. The festival, scheduled to take place from November 30 to December 10, will kick off with the presence of renowned Chinese actress Fan Bingbing at the opening night.
This year’s SGIFF will commence with Tiger Stripes, a groundbreaking Malaysian film that made history by winning the Grand Prize at Cannes’ Critics’ Week. The movie, starring Zafreen Zairizal, Deena Ezral, and Shaheizy Sam, revolves around the story of 12-year-old Zaffan, who becomes the first among her friends to experience puberty, only to uncover a horrifying secret about her body. Additionally, for the first time in 25 years, three Singaporean films will compete in the prestigious Asian Feature Film Competition:
- Tomorrow Is A Long Time by Jow Zhi Wei – an emotional film delving into the relationship between a father and son.
- Dreaming & Dying by Nelson Yeo – a fantasy drama following the lives of three middle-aged friends.
- Last Shadow At First Light by Nicole Midori Woodford – a mystery film that takes audiences on a journey with a Singaporean-Japanese girl to her mother’s hometown.
The SGIFF will also premiere 20 films from around the world, including Valli from India and A Year Of No Significance directed by Singaporean filmmaker Kelvin Tong.
Fans of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing can look forward to her presence during the festival’s opening night and her involvement in various activities throughout the event. On December 1, Fan Bingbing will participate in a sharing session, where she will discuss her experiences working across diverse cultures and provide insights into her upcoming projects in the coming years.
Furthermore, on December 2, Fan Bingbing will be honored with the prestigious Cinema Icon Award 2023 at Shaw Lido for her significant contributions to the film industry. Attendees will also have the opportunity to watch her latest film, Green Night, in which she portrays a Chinese national attempting to escape from her abusive husband in South Korea.
Tickets for the SGIFF will go on public sale starting from 12 pm on Friday, October 27, with prices starting at S$15. Early bird tickets are currently available for SGIFFriends. Film enthusiasts can purchase tickets through the official SGIFF website.
