The Philippines’ leading independent film festival is adding a section showcasing Asian films, offering a venue for filmmakers facing censorship in other parts of Asia. Organizers of the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition said Thursday the festival’s new Independents: Asia section will be opened by Zhang Yimou’s acclaimed “Coming Home” starring Chinese actress Gong Li. Also to be shown are 10 award-winning films from China, Cambodia, Japan, Myanmar, India, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
