Three exciting figures of contemporary Asia Pacific Cinema
Eiko Ishibashi performing GIFT 2023 / Photograph: Shuhei Kojima / Courtesy: Front Porch Productions / View full image
As part of Asia Pacific Triennial Cinema, the Australian Cinémathèque at the Gallery of Modern Art is showcasing films by three of the most innovative and exciting figures of contemporary cinema: Tsai Ming-liang, Kamila Andini and Ryusuke Hamaguchi.
Ahead of our upcoming In Conversation event with composer Eiko Ishibashi and producer Satoshi Takata — presented in conjunction with the ‘Ryusuke Hamaguchi’ and ‘GIFT’ audiovisual performances — revisit our fascinating, career-spanning discussions with Tsai Ming-liang and Kamila Andini about their lives, filmmaking philosophies and creative practices.
The In Conversation with Eiko Ishibashi and Satoshi Takata takes place on Sunday 27 April at 1.30pm. It is free, with no bookings required, so we hope to see you there.
Watch | In Conversation with Tsai Ming-liang
Taiwan-based Malaysian filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang is celebrated as one of the greatest living directors and a key figure in the second wave of Taiwan New Cinema.
Watch | In Conversation with Kamila Andini
Indonesian writer-director Kamila Andini talks about the characters she crafts in her films and the stories she is passionate to bring to the big screen.
Live Music: GIFT
A live score by Eiko Ishibashi
Film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi
6.30 pm, Thursday 24 April 2025
3.00 pm, Saturday 26 April 2025
Australian Cinémathèque, Gallery of Modern Art
Ticketed
In Conversation
Eiko Ishibashi & Satoshi Takata
1.30 – 2.30 pm, Sunday 27 April 2025
Australian Cinémathèque, Gallery of Modern Art
Free