Aurora’s Sunrise directed by Inna Sahakyan, and Boju directed by Phirens Rai will open the All About Us Film Festival which will take place from November 18 until December 10, 2023 at the Hong Kong Arts Centre.

Opening Night:
24 Nov 2023 (FRI) | 8:10pm | Louis Koo Cinema, Hong Kong Arts Centre | $85/68*

Aurora’s Sunrise by Inna Sahakyan – Armenia, Germany, Lithuania | 2022 – 96 minutes
At only 14 years old, Aurora lost everything during the horror of the Armenian genocide. Two years later, through luck and extraordinary courage, she escaped to New York, where her story became a media sensation. With a blend of vivid animation, interviews with Aurora herself, and 18 minutes of surviving footage from her lost silent epic, Aurora’s Sunrise revives a forgotten story of survival. (AAUFF 2023)

Trailer:

Boju by Phirens Rai – Hong Kong | 2023 – 15 minutes
In the bustling city of Hong Kong, a resilient Nepalese grandmother “Boju” navigates a life of solitude and struggles while caring for her young grandson. As they face the challenges of their daily life, an unexpected turn of events reveals the extraordinary lengths Boju goes to make ends meet, showcasing the unbreakable bond between generations. (AAUFF 2023)

For more information, please visit: https://www.ifva.com/page/?id=1l-CnwsUuh0