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    Asian Heritage Month: Celebration of Asian Cinema

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2025
    written by Elisabet Ingibergsson

    What better way to immerse yourself in Asian Heritage Month than through the captivating lens of Asian cinema? Here’s a selection of films that showcase or are created by the Asian community. So grab your popcorn and join us on a cinematic journey.

    National Film Board (NFB)

    The NFB have a curated selection of films that celebrate the many achievements and stories of Canadians of Asian descent: Asian Communities in Canada

    Looking for a short to watch during your coffee break? We loved this short film titled “The Boat People” (2023, 9 minutes). Vietnamese-born illustrator and author Thao Lam offers an important life lesson inspired by her family’s immigration story. As a child in Vietnam, Thao’s mother often rescued ants from bowls of sugar water. Years later they would return the favour. This animated documentary uses a striking metaphor to trace one family’s flight across the turbulent waters of history.

    Canadian Films from Criterion-on-demand

    RU (French with English subtitles) – Based on the Governor General’s Award-winning novel by Kim Thúy. Ru is the story of the arduous journey of a family fleeing from Vietnam, and arrival in Montréal to begin their new life. The film centres on the coming-of-age of Tinh as she learns a new language and integrates into her new environment.

    Bollywood/Hollywood is a 2002 Canadian romantic comedy drama film directed by Deepa Mehta and starring Rahul Khanna and Lisa Ray.

    The film pokes fun at traditional Indian stereotypes, as well as at Indian cinema (it features several Indian film-style song-and-dance numbers).

    The Breadwinner (2017) – A headstrong young girl in Afghanistan disguises herself as a boy in order to support her family. Parvana discovers a new world of freedom and danger. With undaunted courage, Parvana draws strength from the fantastical stories she invents, as she embarks on a quest to find her father and reunite her family.

    Double Happiness (1994) Directed by Mina Shum and starring Sandra Oh as an actress struggling to assert her independence from the expectations of her Chinese Canadian family.

    The film was the first feature directed by a Chinese Canadian woman to be given a wide release. This was one of Oh’s earliest performances winning the Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role.

    Peace by Chocolate (2022) – After the bombing of his father’s chocolate factory, a charming young Syrian refugee struggles to settle into his new small-town life, caught between following his dream and preserving his family’s legacy.

    Kanopy

    Kanopy’s streaming collections offer a plethora of films from sources worldwide including documentaries, training films and theatrical releases. By searching the tag – Asian cinema – you can access feature length films sorted by country/region, most popular, or “A – Z” .

    Hidden Gems – Streaming Databases

    Have a look at our series of Library News blog articles about our streaming services. Click on the images to below to explore and enjoy! :

    This content is licensed under a CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Creative Commons licence.

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  • Mois du patrimoine asiatique : Célébration du cinéma asiatique

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 7, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 7, 2024

    Quelle meilleure façon de se plonger dans le Mois du patrimoine asiatique qu’à travers l’objectif captivant du cinéma asiatique ? Voici une sélection de films qui mettent en valeur ou sont créés par la communauté asiatique. Alors, prenez votre pop-corn et rejoignez-nous pour un voyage cinématographique.  Office national du film (ONF) Découvrez la sélection de films du ONF sur les communautés asiatiques et leurs histoires racontées par des cinéastes d’origine asiatique. Cette…

  • Asian Heritage Month – A Western Canadian Perspective

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2024
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 6, 2024

    Welcome to our library’s celebration of Asian Heritage Month! This small selection of ten titles commemorate the rich tapestry of Asian cultures and histories from a Western Canadian perspective. From tales of resilience in the face of adversity to narratives of cultural fusion and identity exploration, these books offer a glimpse into the lives of Asian Canadians in the west.  No, really, where are you from? : personal stories of Chinese identity…

  • Browsing our Collections – Asian Canadian Authors (part 2)

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 9, 2023
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 9, 2023

    Browsing the library shelves at the University of Alberta Library can be a fairly daunting process. We have eight library locations spread across three campuses! Where to begin? We also have access to physical resources at our partner NEOS libraries. This virtual book display celebrates Asian Heritage Month and is a sampling of titles to get you started. Two years ago we celebrated Asian Heritage Month with a virtual book display showcasing fiction,…

  • Explorer nos collections : Auteurs Canadiens d’origine asiatique

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 9, 2023
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 9, 2023

    Parcourir les rayons de la bibliothèque de l’Université de l’Alberta peut être un peu compliqué. Nous avons huit bibliothèques réparties sur quatre campus pour vous servir! Vous avez également accès aux ressources physiques dans les bibliothèques NEOS. Vous cherchez par où commencer ? Cette exposition de livres virtuels explore un sujet et constitue un échantillon pour vous aider à commencer. En ce Mois du patrimoine asiatique, nous partageons avec vous une exposition virtuelle de…

  • Asian Heritage Month | Buddhism’s Initial Diffusion Across Asia

    by Guest Author May 24, 2022
    by Guest Author May 24, 2022

    The Asian continent is an enormous landmass that is home to a rich array of cultural and religious traditions. As different groups migrated across it, they affected change on existing communities. Such trends can be seen throughout the history of humankind and the result has been a diffusion of ideas and traditions that take unique forms as they touch different regions. There are a number of philosophies and religions that form the…

  • ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH | MANGA RECOMMENDATIONS

    by Sonya Leung May 4, 2022
    by Sonya Leung May 4, 2022

    May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, to celebrate we are shining a spotlight on MANGA, comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Genres of manga include, but are not limited to: shonen, seinen, shōjo, josei, fantasy and horror (Johnson-Woods, 2010). Our library has a wide range of manga available for you to discover. Here is a short list of manga recommendations (English translated) from my colleague and our library’s resident otaku,…

  • Asian Heritage Month | Virtual book display

    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 27, 2021
    by Elisabet Ingibergsson May 27, 2021

    May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada, and to celebrate we are sharing a virtual book display featuring books by Canadian authors of Asian descent. These are just a few of the talented authors adding the richness of their experiences and cultures to the Canadian literary landscape. Time to replenish your “to read” book pile! There is a plethora of titles to choose from, and this gallery is a small sampler of…

  • ASIAN HERITAGE MONTH | MARTIAL ARTS

    by Guest Author May 25, 2021
    by Guest Author May 25, 2021

    When thinking about the heritage and rich cultures of the vast and diverse Asian continent, it is hard not to consider how these holistic views continue influencing people on a global level. Asia is a cradle of major world religions. Most of these religions developed their own philosophies that shaped societies across centuries and created a knowledge and wisdom base that branches deep into every cell of society and personal life. Ways…

  • Asian Heritage Month | Appreciating Masala Chai

    by Junelle Mah May 20, 2021
    by Junelle Mah May 20, 2021

    One of the aspects of living in Canada that I appreciate the most is my exposure to a wide variety of cultural practices, experiences and people. Living in BC’s Lower Mainland for a number of years gave me a huge appreciation of the scale of community and connections embodied by my colleagues of South Asian descent. I was in awe of the talent shown by local musicians and Bhangra dancers. I was…

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