La Semaine de la Critique, the exciting parallel section of the Cannes Film Festival 2024 that showcases first and second films, has just unveiled its new line-up, which will compete from May 15 to 23. Among the films selected is Locust, KEFF's first feature film .
Behind this intriguing pseudonym lies an American-Taiwanese screenwriter, director, musician and artist who grew up in Hong Kong. Presented as a world premiere at Critics' Week , Locust is not KEFF's first work to be unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival. In 2020, he presented his second short film, Taipei Suicide Story, at the Cinéfondation.
In Taiwan, Zhong-Han, a mute young man in his twenties, leads a double life. Working in a family-run restaurant by day, he runs a racket by night on behalf of local gangsters. But when a shady businessman takes over the restaurant, his family and friends are in danger, and Zhong-Han is forced to confront his own gang, as well as the corruption of his country's corridors of power.
Festival de Cannes 2025: Selection for Critics' Week
La Semaine de la Critique has just revealed its program. Discover the 11 films selected in this parallel selection for the Cannes Film Festival 2025. [Read more]
The Cannes Film Festival returns to the Croisette for its 78th edition from May 13 to 24, 2025. Click here for all the latest news and information! [Read more]
Festival de Cannes 2025: Selection for Critics' Week
Cannes Festival 2025: The latest news and information about the 78th edition
