Projects in genres: Asian

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This film was made collaboratively with three former child soldiers in Nepal. They tell their stories of why they joined the Maoist rebel war and take us back to their homes in the stunning mountains in remote districts of Nepal to meet their families and explain why they feel they had to join.

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The Boy in the Tree is a short film about people’s desires and how people strive to achieve those desires under adverse circumstances. 'Raise yourself to such heights of greatness, that before he decides your fate, God, himself will ask you, "What is your wish?", from Khudi (The Self) by Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

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Award-winning director Weijun Chen’s new series Law of the Dragon leaves China's cities and heads to the country to examine the impact of the massive changes in China's politics, economy and society on the judicial system in action. This series takes a fresh look at this vast and culturally rich country, examining how justice is served in rural areas so remote and isolated that the villagers have almost no contact with, and are deeply mistrustful of, the central government. Principally following the austere Judge Chen as he travels around the rural and sparsely populated Xuan-en province, resolving the grievances of the residents and dispensing nuggets of Confucian-Communist wisdom, the series will immerse itself in what matters most to the people who make up much of China’s billion strong population. This is an insightful, refreshing but not rose-tinted look at how justice is being served at grass roots level in this vast and beautiful region.

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Amisha agreed to a grifter lifestyle as it once seemed exciting, however the reality, the man she loves sleeping with other women to con them out of their money, is eating her up inside. A contemporary love story about love and what we will, and will not sacrifice for it.

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A Rock 'n' Roll Super Size Me - with the Music Industry as it's target. My Film questions why despite its millions of passionate and loyal fans is real music always an afterthought by industry professionals? Where have all the good tunes gone? Why is mainstream music now so tepid? Where's the new raw power, fire, passion and talent? Where is the Next Generation of Stadium Fillers & Musical Revolutionaries going to come From? I have created a dialogue with the labels, the bands and the fans. Guitar based Rock dominated the airwaves from its inception in the 50's to the mid 90's. What went wrong? Is it really just down to downloading or is conservative corporatisation killing music? So am I right or am I just an impassioned fan who's lost the plot?

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A coming of age drama about friends torn apart by choices, set in London's fast-paced clubland. Everywhere and Nowhere follows the journey of a young man, Ash, navigating through the minefield of strict family life and secret liaisons over a roller-coaster of a weekend to gain his ultimate dream of becoming a club DJ.

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Molly (8), an only child of a Pakistani father and British mother, watches her parents' marriage disintegrate before her eyes as mum embarks on a romantic relationship with another man. In a disturbing dream Molly fantasises with killing mum's lover to put an end to the extramarital affair, subconsciously wishing that putting mum's lover out of the picture will bring things back to normal in her family. But things are far from normal when mum disappears after a heated argument with dad.

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Reggae, Punk and Bhangra musicians from the UK city of Birmingham discuss their distinctive musical styles and reflect on how music has played its own role in fostering a new sense of collective identity in the city. Including interviews and archives from Steel Pulse, UB40, Swami, Au Pairs and Nightingales.

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Abdul has been hiding out in his launderette for days, unable to deal with the world outside. Despite pleas from his brother, Abdul is determined to run from the one thing he has to accept, fate.

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Nothing Is Impossible is a portrait of Fauja Singh: a 98 year-old long distance runner who keeps running. He holds the fastest over 90 year-old marathon race time, and he defies perceived notions of age with a twinkle in his eye and an infectious zest for life.

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The secrets of Kolkata is revealed by overweight, dance-obsessed, intrepid detective Rajesh Ji. Mixing dance and hit songs with the harsh lives of clients, this originally styled feature documentary provides an entertaining yet poignant look at modern India through the prism of crime. What happens when a population loses trust in its police and authorities? There is a new phenomenon happening in India today - the boom of the private detective. Poisonings, adultery, fraud and the occasional murder - such are the day to day investigations of Kolkata's Bengali Detective - Rajesh Ji.   This film follows the intrepid detective and his motley band of helpers on raids and investigations as they enter the hidden lives of clients, victims and perpetrators. Yet on his off hours, Rajesh indulges his inner dance fanatic as he harbors a dream of becoming an international star - whilst trying to look after his desperately sick wife and small son.

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This is a film about family: a young Chinese couple strive to live a free life in the face of the harsh reality of life filled with restrictions. Jun and Long are two lovers, who decide to get married after Jun becomes pregnant in order to avoid any stigma in a traditional Chinese society. Struggling to take care of the newborn baby on their own, Jun's parents arrive to help, which strains the relationship between the couple. As lecturers while studying for their PHD diplomas, Long is particularly torn between his dream of freedom and the reality of a powerful traditional culture and Jun is torn between the bond she eventually forms with her child and her need to excel in her career and possibly take an extended work trip to Australia. This is the incredible story of a simple tale; the battle between love, life and tradition in modern China.