Today’s HIFF highlights

» “Together” (6 p.m., China, Halekulani Golden Orchid Award: Documentary Feature nominee): Film director Gu Changwei examines discrimination against AIDS sufferers in China and tries to hire HIV-positive people onto his film set.

» “Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey” (6:15 p.m., U.S., Real Life): Already a hit with audiences at mainland festivals, this film chronicles the life story of puppeteer Kevin Clash, the persona behind the friendly and furry red “Sesame Street” Muppet.

» “The Front Line” (8 p.m., Korea, Opening Night Film): Korea’s entry into this year’s Academy Award best foreign language feature competition is a gripping drama, as units from the North and South during the Korean War are caught in a seemingly endless battle over a barren hill that’s strategically located between the two torn countries.

ALSO NOTABLE:

“Circumstance” (6:30 p.m., Iran/Lebanon/U.S., Express Yourself); “Think Global Act Rural” (8:15 p.m., France, Green Screen); “Life Without Principle” (8:30 p.m., Hong Kong, Hong Kong Cinema); “A Disappearing Village” (8:30 p.m., China, New Chinese Cinema); “Sabi Sabi: Quirky Guys & Gals” (9:15 p.m., Japan, Spotlight on Japan).