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'The Assassin ' Voted Best Movie of 2015 by BFI

‘The Assassin ‘ Voted Best Movie of 2015 by BFI

Martial arts film “The Assassin” by Taiwan director  has been voted the best movie of 2015 by British and international critics, according to the British Film Institute (BFI). The movie, for which Hou won the award for best director at Cannes in May, was favored by 38 out of a total of 168 critics as...Continue reading
Lin Chiling and Mickey Huang to Host Golden Horse Awards Ceremony

Lin Chiling and Mickey Huang to Host Golden Horse Awards Ceremony

Model and actress Lin Chi-ling and TV host Mickey Huang will jointly host the 52nd Golden Horse Awards ceremony. It will be the second time that the 40-year-old model hosts the ceremony. She first hosted it in 2004. Huang has won several Golden Bell Awards for best host in a variety program. According to the...Continue reading
'The Assassin' Leads Golden Horse Nominees

‘The Assassin’ Leads Golden Horse Nominees

Hou Hsiao-hsien’s martial arts movie “The Assassin” is leading the pack for this year’s Golden Horse Awards, with 11 nominations, including best feature film and best director. Hou won the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival in May for “The Assassin.” The film will also represent Taiwan at next year’s Academy Awards in...Continue reading
Culture Ministry to Award Film Director Ho Xiao-xian

Culture Ministry to Award Film Director Ho Xiao-xian

The Culture Ministry has announced a cash prize of 5 million NT for film director Ho Xiao-xian, who has won the best director award of the Cannes Film Festival. The ministry says based on regulations of incentives for movie makers to join international film festivals, Ho himself will receive 5 million while his work “The...Continue reading
Taiwan Film Director's work lauded at Cannes Film Festival

Taiwan Film Director’s work lauded at Cannes Film Festival

A Taiwanese film director’s work is racking up accolades at the Cannes Film Festival. French film critics expressed their admiration for Taiwan film director Hou Xiaoxien’s latest work, “The Assassin”. The film is one of the 19 movies taking part in the main competition at the Cannes Film Festival, which runs until May 24th. A...Continue reading
Director Hou Xiaoxian's "The Assassin" Hit the Cannes Film Festival

Director Hou Xiaoxian’s “The Assassin” Hit the Cannes Film Festival

                                                Taiwanese director Hou Xiaoxian’s (侯孝賢) new martial arts epic “The Assassin” (聶隱娘) is vying for the top prize at Cannes Film Festival 2015. The director and the leading actresses and actors...Continue reading