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Singapore wuxia and sci-fi film selected for Locarno Film Festival's main competition
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Singapore wuxia and sci-fi film selected for Locarno Film Festival's main competition

The Singaporean film 'The House On The Moon' has been selected for the International Competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, marking its world premiere. Directed by Nelson Yeo, the film is Singapore's first wuxia feature and utilizes virtual production technology. It blends science fiction with traditional wuxia storytelling, reinterpreting the legend of Chang Er and Hou Yi. The film features Singaporean actress Lim Shi An and other notable actors. Yeo expressed gratitude for the team's efforts in bringing the project to fruition. The Locarno Film Festival, established in 1946, runs from August 5 to 15 in Locarno, Switzerland. Other films in the competition include 'Rehmat,' 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes,' 'Nobody's Violence,' and 'O Jacare.'

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Singapore wuxia and sci-fi film selected for Locarno Film Festival's main competition

The Singaporean film 'The House On The Moon' has been selected for the International Competition at the 79th Locarno Film Festival, marking its world premiere. Directed by Nelson Yeo, the film is Singapore's first wuxia feature and utilizes virtual production technology. It blends science fiction with traditional wuxia storytelling, reinterpreting the legend of Chang Er and Hou Yi. The film features Singaporean actress Lim Shi An and other notable actors. Yeo expressed gratitude for the team's efforts in bringing the project to fruition. The Locarno Film Festival, established in 1946, runs from August 5 to 15 in Locarno, Switzerland. Other films in the competition include 'Rehmat,' 'Nowhere To Lay My Eyes,' 'Nobody's Violence,' and 'O Jacare.'

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