Taiwanese film 結果共15筆

Taiwanese horror comedy ＂Dead Talents Society＂ wins the audience award at Fantastic Fest. Director John Hsu also receives best horror director. Learn more about this historic achievement.

Discover how two Taiwanese films made history at the Toronto International Film Festival, with ＂Daughter’s Daughter＂ and ＂Dead Talents Society＂ winning awards. Learn about Sylvia Chang’s praised performance and the films’ impact.

Discover the 2024 Kaohsiung Film Festival, running from Oct. 12-27, featuring opening film ＂Penguin Girl＂ and closing with ＂Hunter Brothers.＂ Explore over 200 films and 100 fan events across multiple venues in Kaohsiung.

Discover how actor Sunny Wang responded to the backlash over his ＂sissy＂ comment, admitting it was inappropriate and expressing his intention for personal growth.

Discover why ＂Your Name,＂ the Japanese animated film, is making a comeback to Taiwanese theaters on Sept. 13, eight years after its global success. Fans share their excitement for the re-release.

Discover the story of Ethan Juan, a Golden Horse Award-winning actor, as he mourns the loss of his mother. Learn about his career pause to care for her and his family’s request for privacy during this time.

Wu K’ang-jen, recent Golden Horse Best Actor winner, nominated for Best Supporting Actor at 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards for role in ＂Fei Wo Yüeh Yüeh＂. ＂A-pang A-ti＂ competes for Best Asian Chinese Film against ＂Chu Ma She Ko Ko＂, ＂Chia Wo Ssu Ti Shih T’i＂, ＂Man Chiang Hung＂ and ＂Pu Shou Tu Hsi＂.

Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu promotes ＂18×2 Beyond Youthful Days＂ in Japan, a Taiwanese-Japanese co-production that has captivated audiences in Taiwan. Hsu, alongside director Michihito Fujii and co-star Kaya Kiyohara, expressed his joy and anticipation during a press conference, highlighting the film’s themes of youth and friendship. Hsu’s chemistry with co-star Shunsuke Michieda is praised, with the actor inviting Michieda to visit Taiwan post-premiere. The film is currently screening in Taiwan and is scheduled for release in Japan in May.

Fire EX. announces ＂One Life, One Shot＂ concert at Taipei Music Center on June 15, marking their first major northern Taiwan performance in eight years. The band, known for their punk music, gained fame with their hit ＂Island’s Sunrise＂ during the 2014 Sunflower Student Movement. Join them for a unique musical experience showcasing life as ＂a film shot in one take.＂ Don’t miss their upcoming North American tour and participation in South by Southwest festival.

＂Island in Between,＂ a documentary by Taiwanese American director S. Leo Chiang, has been nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The film provides an outsider’s perspective on the everyday life of the Kinmen Islands, exploring the complex relationship between Taiwan, Kinmen, and China through the lens of Chiang’s father’s military service memories. Chiang, who was born in Taiwan and raised in the U.S., aims to offer a unique perspective on the Taiwan Strait crisis by sharing the experiences of the people living in the region. The winners of the 96th Academy Awards will be announced on March 10.

Taiwan’s historical documentary ＂Qianlong’s Tour of the West Lake＂ has been chosen for the Cinema Regained category at the 2024 International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), showcasing Taiwan’s traditional hand puppetry culture. Directed by Liu Yi-hung in 1994, the film was restored from 35mm original footage to 4K, paying tribute to Taiwanese puppet master Li Tien-lu and his ’I Wan Jan Puppet Theater.’ The IFFR’s recognition of Liu’s work highlights Taiwan’s cinematographic prowess. Li, born into a family of puppeteers, founded the I Wan Jan Puppet Theater in 1932, incorporating his distinctive Southern Min dialect. The IFFR previously screened the Taiwanese puppet film ＂Demigod: The Legend Begins＂ multiple times in 2023, further promoting Taiwan’s puppetry culture. The selection of ＂Qianlong’s Tour of West Lake＂ at the 2024 Rotterdam Film Festival brings Taiwan’s traditional puppetry culture closer to European movie enthusiasts. The IFFR, taking place from Jan. 25 to Feb. 4, 2024, has chosen three Taiwanese films, including ＂Who’ll Stop the Rain＂ by director Su Yi-hsuan and ＂When the Wind Rises＂ directed by Chen Hao, showcasing the breadth and quality of Taiwan’s filmmaking.

Taiwanese actors Gingle Wang and Tsao Yu-ning share sweet holiday photos on Instagram, wearing matching red sweaters and embracing each other. Wang gained fame in 2019 with her role in the horror film ＂Detention,＂ while Tsao entered the film scene in 2014 with the baseball movie ＂KANO.＂ The couple’s post surprised fans and received playful comments, solidifying their status as high-profile favorites in Taiwan’s film industry.

Discover the top-ranking Taiwanese dramas of 2023 at the Golden Bell Awards. ＂Oxcart Trails,＂ a Hokkien period drama showcasing early rural life in Taiwan, takes the lead, while ＂Port of Lies＂ explores indigenous issues and secures second place. Wu Kang-ren’s ＂Living,＂ a deep dive into family relationships, claims third. Wu, winner of the 60th Golden Horse Best Actor award, reflects on his dedication to acting and his successful film ＂Abang Adik.＂ Don’t miss these acclaimed series that captivated viewers and critics alike.

＂Invisible Nation,＂ a documentary portraying Taiwan’s path to democracy and featuring President Tsai Ing-wen, premiered at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam, drawing acclaim for its unbiased and unique perspective.

Renowned Taiwanese filmmaker Hou Hsiao-hsien has retired due to dementia, as announced by film scholar Tony Rayns at the Garden Cinema in London. Despite being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, Hou had been actively preparing for his next film, driven by his unwavering passion for cinema. While his in-progress film, ＂On the Shulan River＂ (＂Searching for the River God＂), will not be completed, Hou’s past contributions to the world of cinema have earned him acclaim both domestically and internationally.