Interview with “The Wedding Banquet” Director, Andrew Ahn

This week, we discuss the impact of queer Asian cinema, Andrew reflects on the significance of his works, including his remake of Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet, and the evolution of queer community dynamics since 1993. We delve into themes of culture, sexuality, and family explored in his films and discuss how these elements resonate with audiences. Andrew also shares personal insights on queer family building and recommends essential queer literature and films, including Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet and Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Check out the video interview.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:15 Celebrating Queer Asian Cinema
00:57 The Impact of 'The Wedding Banquet'
02:55 Exploring Identity and Authenticity
05:27 Family Dynamics and Growth
06:24 Modern Queer Family Building
09:41 Hope and Optimism in Filmmaking
11:51 Queer Literature Recommendations
13:28 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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