Curation

CathayPlay approaches cinema through curation — not algorithms.

CathayPlay approaches cinema through curation — not algorithms. Our films are organized through themes, festivals, and special programs, offering multiple ways to engage with independent Asian cinema.

Curated Lists

Explore films through themes, movements, and moments.

Mothers, Mothers, Mothers
Curated List

Mothers, Mothers, Mothers

8 films
The Body as Battlefield – A Program on Body Politics
Curated List

The Body as Battlefield – A Program on Body Politics

11 films
Faltering Bodies, Unfinished Lives: A Program on Failure and Becoming
Curated List

Faltering Bodies, Unfinished Lives: A Program on Failure and Becoming

8 films
No Place for Youth – Struggles and Departures of a Generation
Curated List

No Place for Youth – Struggles and Departures of a Generation

11 films

Festival Focus

Discover films through major festivals and their histories.

Festival Focus

Berlinale Selections

2005-2019 7 films
Festival Focus

Cinéma du Réel Selections

2006-2023 5 films
Festival Focus

Golden Harvest Awards Selections

2017-2023 5 films
Festival Focus

IDFA Selections

2004-2024 9 films

Special Programs

Experience films through time-bound programs and guest curations.

Made in Malaysia
Special Program

Made in Malaysia

4 films
Our Selves on Screen: A Global Chinese Queer Film Showcase
Special Program

Our Selves on Screen: A Global Chinese Queer Film Showcase

19 films