New York Asian Film Festival 2020 Winter Showcase

The NYAFF Winter Showcase is back with a bang! The second annual NYAFF Winter Showcase is happening at SVA Theatre FEBRUARY 14-16!

The 2020 edition is dubbed “Love at First Bite.” As you may have guessed from the title, the theme is Asian cinema about food! Not only will this exciting event present delicious films, from bona fide classics to more recent foodie movies, but also give you a chance to eat, drink and be merry after each of the three nights of screenings. From Jinro Soju and Hite Beer to a plethora of delectable food stands that represent the glorious cuisine from across the continent it’s a guaranteed gastronomic good time.

FULL LINEUP:

▪ EXTREME JOB (Lee Byeong-Hun, 2019, South Korea, 111min)
Friday February 14th, 7PM
Post-screening #CHIMAEK-PARTY [Korean’s beloved combo of fried chicken + beer] with delectable food tastings especially made to match the film: BBQ Chicken KTown, Chapati Man, Halal Guys, Makku! HITE BEER and JINRO SOJU!

▪ TAMPOPO (Itami Juzo, 1985, Japan, 114min)
Saturday February 15th, 1PM

EAT DRINK MAN WOMAN (Ang Lee, 1994, Taiwan, 123min)
Saturday February 15th, 3:30PM

GOD OF COOKERY (Stephen Chow, 1996 , Hong Kong, 92min)
Saturday February 15th, 6:30PM Post-screening PARTY with specially themed FOOD TASTINGS to match the film! From Brooklyn Ramen, 886, Char Sue, Chapati Man, Halal Guys! as well as drinks to enjoy the food and the company!

THE LUNCHBOX (Ritesh Batra, 2013, India, 105min)
Sunday February 16th, 1:00PM

ZONE PRO SITE: THE MOVEABLE FEAST
(Chen Yu-hsun, 2013, Taiwan, 145 min)
Sunday February 16th, 3:30PM

THE FIRST SUPPER (Tokiwa Shiro, 2019, Japan, 127 min.)
Sunday February 16th, 6:30PM Post-screening PARTY with FOOD TASTINGS from Chapati Man, 886, Karl’s Balls, Halal Guys, and drinks!!