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.

Echoes from Afar: A Global Touring Program of Chinese Independent Cinema, February 2026
Curated List

Echoes from Afar: A Global Touring Program of Chinese Independent Cinema, February 2026

15 films
Millennium Cities: Visual Memories of Urban and Rural China
Curated List

Millennium Cities: Visual Memories of Urban and Rural China

9 films
Working Class Goes to Heaven
Curated List

Working Class Goes to Heaven

5 films

Festival Focus

Discover films through major festivals and their histories.

Festival Focus

Berlinale Selections

2005-2019 7 films
Festival Focus

IDFA Selections

2004-2024 9 films
Festival Focus

IFFR Selections

2007-2022 9 films

Special Programs

Experience films through time-bound programs and guest curations.

Made in Malaysia
Special Program

Made in Malaysia

3 films