Deborah Young: a Memorable Five from 2025
A trip to Mecca, an escape from Venezuela and a very old tree.
Read MorePosted by Deborah Young | Jan 6, 2026 | Critics' Picks 2025 |
A trip to Mecca, an escape from Venezuela and a very old tree.
Read MorePosted by Deborah Young | Dec 2, 2025 | Contenders 2026, Featured |
Writer and director Anselm Chan talks about his year of researching the funeral business for his career-changing film ‘The Last Dance’, Hong Kong’s Oscar submission, and the importance of telling local stories.
Read MorePosted by Deborah Young | Nov 28, 2025 | Featured, Contenders 2026 |
The highest-grossing local film of all time in Hong Kong, Anselm Chan’s ‘The Last Dance’ is an involving family drama set in Hong Kong’s unique funeral business, where modern parlors coexist with traditional Taoist rites.
Read MorePosted by Deborah Young | Nov 26, 2025 | 2025 Oscars |
Rae Lyn Lee, Director of photography and co-writer A childhood fascination that began with artand...
Read MorePosted by Deborah Young | Nov 26, 2025 | Contenders 2026 |
Welcome to the third annual TFV Contenders Week promoted by The Film Verdict. True to our mission...
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