THE ASSASSIN Leads Asian Film Awards With 9 Nominations1 min read

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Nominations for the 10th Asian Film Awards were announced today in Hong Kong, and Hou Hsiao Hsien’s wuxia drama The Assassin unsurprisingly leads the pack with 9 nominations. Appearing in the Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress categories, the Cannes winner will also contend for Best Cinematography, Original Music, Costume Design, Production Design and Best Sound.

Philip Yung’s local crime drama Port Of Call, which has been warmly received at festivals around the world since its debut at last year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival, secured 5 nominations, including Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Supporting Actor, Best Newcomer and Best Editing, but missed out in the major categories.

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