Festivals
The ancient Javanese art of shadow-play meets the modern world head on in Perahu-Perahu, a captivating exploration of humanity’s relationship with the ocean and the rich seafaring history linking Indonesia and Australia.
Festivals
Audiences are invited into the homes of strangers to hear their stories in this intimate OzAsia experience. Our reviewer was hosted by entrepreneur and former lady mayoress of Adelaide Genevieve Haese.
Internationally acclaimed musician Belle Chen is a sparkling inclusion in the OzAsia program, presenting a performance admirable for both its virtuosity and innovation.
OzAsia 2021 has opened with its first highlight: a play that not only takes a sharp and funny swipe at the Asian cosmetics industry, it reminds us that racism comes in a disturbing variety of forms – and social media often doesn’t help.
OzAsia Festival opens this week with a program of events encompassing moon lanterns, stand-up comedy, live music, biting satire, intimate encounters and culinary secrets. Here are eight highlights to whet your appetite.
Mercury Cinema is offering a rare opportunity to see influential Asian filmmaker Wong Kar Wai’s movies on the big screen with the week-long retrospective Love and Neon. Our reviewer soaked in the beauty of two of his signature films: In the Mood for Love and Chungking Express.
