The Indonesian drama “Samsara” leads with three nominations, while “It Was Just an Accident” and “Magellan” each earned two nominations. Cai Shangjun’s “The Sun Rises on Us All” (China) and Sho Miyake’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers” (Japan) round out the best film category, also with two nominations apiece.
These five films are competing in additional categories including best director, best cinematography and best performance. “Yunan” also earned multiple nominations for best cinematography and best performance.
In a notable trend, 48% of the directors of nominated films are presenting only their first or second feature, underscoring the awards’ role in launching emerging talent from the region. The best animated film category is particularly striking,…
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