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Asian Invasion (2006)

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Genre
documentary television program
Country
United Kingdom
Length
1 season, 3 episodes
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A three-part mini-series hosted by Jonathan Ross that looks at famous films, actors, and directors from Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong. It covers highlights of East Asian cinema from recent decades.

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What happens

Asian Invasion is a three-part mini-series presented by Jonathan Ross which aired on BBC Four in January 2006. Focusing on East Asian cinema, the series looked at some of the most famous films, actors and directors in Japan, Korea and Hong Kong. The series was directed by Rod Edge and written and produced by Jack Barth. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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