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Wayne Wang's 'Diary of a Mad Old Man' set for world premiere at Toronto Film Festival
The drama starring Fan Bingbing and Lily Franky adapts Jun’ichirō Tanizaki's novel about aging, illness, and forbidden desire.
The short version
- Director Wayne Wang's new indie film, 'Diary of a Mad Old Man,' will hold its gala world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Starring Fan Bingbing and Lily Franky, the movie adapts Jun’ichirō Tanizaki’s novel exploring the psychological and erotic tensions between an ailing patriarch and his daughter-in-law.
- Lead actor Fan Bingbing is also scheduled to receive a Special Tribute Award during the Toronto festival.
Key facts
- Wayne Wang directed 'Diary of a Mad Old Man,' starring Fan Bingbing and Lily Franky.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The film will have its gala world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival and its Asian premiere in Busan.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The story adapts Jun’ichirō Tanizaki's novel about an aging stroke survivor who experiences intense sexual desire for his daughter-in-law and caregiver.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Beijing-based Rediance Films is handling global sales for the production.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Fan Bingbing will receive a Special Tribute Award at the Toronto Film Festival, scheduled for September 10 to 20.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
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