The film “The Assassin” by the veteran Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien has clinched five awards, at the 52nd Golden Horse Awards which is considered as the most prestigious and time-honored film awards in the world of Chinese language cinema.
- It won best director and best feature film, best cinematography, best makeup and costume design and best sound effects.
- “The Assassin” is a martial art film, featuring a trained female killer who is faced with an impossible choice between love and duty.
- The Golden Horse awards are considered the equivalents of the Oscars for Chinese-language movies.
Important Winners
| Category | Winner | Movie |
| Best Actor | FENG Xiao-Gang | Mr. Six |
| Best Actress | Karena LAM | Zinnia Flower |
| Best Director | Hou Hsiao-hsien | The Assassin |
| Best Feature Film | The Assassin | The Assassin |
| Best New Director | BI Gan | Kaili Blues |
| Best original screenplay | Jiang Zhengke | Mountains May Depart |
About Golden Horse Film Awards
The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards is a film festival and awards ceremony held annually in Taiwan. It was founded by Government Information Office of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
- Establishment – 1962
- Awarded for – Excellence in Chinese-language cinema
- Presented by – Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee
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