23rd New York Asian Film Festival

July 12-28, 2024

Photo: @Playtime Productions

North American Premiere

Now.Here

一时一刻

An adolescent substitute goalkeeper reflects on a crucial game-changing moment. Before the fleeting glory eludes him, he wanders in-between memories, searching for a reason to be here and now. This wildly applauded Berlinale-nominated film from director Zhao Hao and cinematographer Zhang Jiahao (Brief History of A Family, NYAFF 2024) boasts head-turning storytelling and aesthetics that will enthrall audiences from beginning to end.

Director: Zhao Hao
Cast: Lu Qi, Liu Yuxuan, Zhu Huiying, Liu Xun
Languages: Mandarin with English subtitles
2023; 12 min.

SCHEDULE:

Tuesday July 16, 3:15pm
Film at Lincoln Center

A mixture of fiction and non-fiction storytelling, these seven formally innovative short films offer unique perspectives on different facets of youth culture in China.