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‘Slanted’, SXSW ’25 Prize Winner, Debuts As Fest’s Latest Edition Kicks Off; Vietnamese Culinary Family Drama ‘Scent of Pho’ — Specialty Preview

Slanted opens at SXSW 2026, a body horror satire by Amy Wang, on 588 screens with Shirley Chen leading the cast.
The film follows Joan Huang at a high school, entangled with Ethnos, a cosmetic clinic that changes skin color.
Scent of Pho expands to North America and major markets, led by Minh Beta and social media star Xuan Hinh.
The Vietnamese film centers on a ph master whose family business and traditions face pressure from new leadership.
Scent of Pho features an ensemble cast including Thu Trang, Thanh Hien, Quoc Tuan, Bao Nam, and more.
Deadline highlights SXSW previews and World premieres alongside limited releases in NYC and other markets.
Deadline notes additional festival coverage and related cinema highlights accompanying the SXSW slate.
Deadline's coverage situates the films within SXSW’s 2026 program and broader market expansion.
The articles note executive-level distribution moves and cross-market releases for both titles.
SXSW 2026 continues to showcase international cinema with Vietnamese diverse storytelling.

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