'Evil Does Not Exist' Wins Best Film at Asia Film Awards

Japanese cinema shines, with Zhang Yimou honored for lifetime achievement.

The 17th Asia Film Awards celebrated the best in Asian cinema, with 'Evil Does Not Exist' winning Best Film.
Japanese films dominated the awards, with notable wins including Hirokazu Kore-eda for Best Director and Koji Yakusho for Best Actor.
Zhang Yimou received a lifetime achievement award and his film 'Full River Red' was named the highest-grossing Asian film.
The awards ceremony was held at the Xiqu Centre in Hong Kong, marking a significant cultural event in the city's West Kowloon Cultural District.
The event precedes Filmart, Asia's largest content market, and the Hong Kong International Film Festival, highlighting Hong Kong's role as a hub for Asian cinema.