Reel Asian releases four selected films in this year’s festival. Full programming announced Oct 8th.
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian), presented by National Bank, celebrates its 17th annual festival from November 5 to 16, 2013 with an exciting expansion to include films from across South Asia!
We are thrilled to share four selections that will be included in this year’s festival:
Farah Goes Bang
Meera Menon | USA 2013 | 93:00 | International Premiere | Trailer
Farah is a 20-year old fun-loving, Bush-hating, Iranian-American virgin. With her two besties, she sets off to campaign for former US presidential candidate John Kerry and get laid in this fresh take on young American feminism.
Without Shepherds
Cary McClelland and Imran Babur | USA/Pakistan 2013 | 90:00 | Canadian Premiere | Trailer
“What is the meaning of Pakistan?” cricket star-turned-opposition leader Imran Khan asks the crowd at a political rally. This sprawling documentary follows six very different Pakistanis trying to define their dynamic but misunderstood country.
Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey
Ramona Diaz | USA 2012 | 113:00 | Canadian Premiere | Trailer
When American band Journey went in search of a new lead singer, they happened upon YouTube clips of a Filipino singer with a voice of gold, belting out cover tunes in an obscure Manila bar. A modern day rags-to-riches tale.
Evangelion 3.0: You Can(not) Redo
Hideaki Anno | Japan 2013 | 106:00 | Canadian Premiere | Trailer
The long-anticipated third installment of Hideaki Anno’s epic anime saga begins with Shinji returning to earth 14 years of hibernation, only to discover a new world order and a home he barely knows.
Full programming will be announced at the festival press conference on October 8, 2013. Tickets on sale through reelasian.com on October 8, 6:00 pm.
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