Best of ASIAN DOC Shorts - 06/30/2025, 01:21:50
1h 21m
Bang Bang, 14min., China
Directed by Guan Yi
Chongqing, a city built on mountains in Southwestern China, remains a stronghold of porters known as “bang bang” who move goods along streets on the rugged terrain. But the porters are slowly fading from view in the face of modernization. From 400,000 people working as bang bang in the city in 2010, they have shrunk to fewer than 2,000, mostly elderly.
CHAPPILANA, 23min., India
Directed by Komalankutty Methil
Pudiyankom-Kattusseri Vela Festival of Palakkad District has many unique features, one of which is a Chappalana, an elephant made of wood, bamboo and dry grass, with an ancient and fascinating story behind it.
Deferred, 18min., Sri Lanka
Directed by Lanka Bandaranayake
Ambitious and academically successful young Sri Lankan women, who have long dreamed of studying abroad, now find themselves at crossroads due to new UK immigration policies that prevent them from bringing their spouses along. Deeply personal and emotional journey, also, Sociopolitical explanations of academics unfold how they have to navigate the harsh reality of choosing between their educational goals and their familial bonds.
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Sayad Capello, 24min., Iran
Directed by Rostam Nazari
Teenagers from the outskirts of the city have dreams in their heads. Sayad, despite his physical disability and his love of coaching football, is trying to make the dreams of the children to be fulfilled!