Snow in Midsummer (film)

Snow in Midsummer
五月雪
Directed byChong Keat Aun
Written byChong Keat Aun
Produced by
  • Jment Lim
  • Wong Kew Soon
  • Chow Wai Thong
  • Gene Yao
  • Jennifer Jao
Starring
CinematographyHsu Chih-Chun
Edited byGoh Ai Chen
Music by
  • Yii Kah Hoe
  • Chong Keat Aun
Production
companies
Release dates
  • September 4, 2023 (2023-09-04) (Venice)
  • November 9, 2023 (2023-11-09) (GHFF)
  • November 17, 2023 (2023-11-17) (Taiwan)
  • May 9, 2024 (2024-05-09) (Hong Kong)
  • July 18, 2024 (2024-07-18) (Malaysia)
Running time
116 minutes
Countries
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Taiwan
Languages
  • Cantonese
  • Hokkien
  • Malay
  • Mandarin

Snow in Midsummer (Chinese: 五月雪; pinyin: Wǔ Yuè Xuě) is a 2023 historical drama film[1] directed by Chong Keat Aun. A Malaysian, Singaporean and Taiwanese co-production, the film has been selected for the Giornate degli Autori International Competition, a parallel section of the Venice International Film Festival, where it had its global premiere.[2][3][4] Snow in Midsummer leads the race for this year’s Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan with nine nominations, including best narrative feature, best director and best supporting actress.[5][6][7] The film was named Best Film (Chinese Language) in the Young Cinema Competition at the 48th Hong Kong International Film Festival. [8]

  1. ^ Furlan, Sara (2023-09-02). ""Wu Yue Xue – Snow in Midsummer" e le rivolte che sconvolsero la Malesia". Taxidrivers.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-09-09.
  2. ^ "Venice's Giornate Degli Autori Unveils 20th Edition Line-Up". Deadline. 2023-07-27.
  3. ^ "Venice Days: has unveiled the lineup for its 2023 edition". The Hollywood Reporter. 2023-07-27.
  4. ^ "Venice Days Launch – Full Lineup". Variety Magazine. 2023-07-27.
  5. ^ "'Snow In Midsummer' Heads Nominations For Taiwan's Golden Horse Awards". Deadline. 2023-10-03.
  6. ^ "Close Race for Golden Horse Film Awards Sees 'Snow in Midsummer' Take Nine Nominations". Variety Magazine. 2023-10-03.
  7. ^ "Malaysia's 'Snow In Midsummer' heads 60th Golden Horse Awards nominations". Screen Daily. 2023-10-03.
  8. ^ "'Snow In Midsummer' & 'Sons' Take Top Prizes At Hong Kong International Film Festival". Deadline. Retrieved 9 April 2024.