Reported about 1 year ago
On July 6, 2024, the 26th Taipei Film Awards concluded with 'The Old Fox' winning 5 major awards, with Ethan Ruan and Lin Pintong winning Best Actor and Best Actress for their roles in 'Zhou Chu Exterminates Three Evils' and 'Xiao Xiao' respectively. The jury spent 8 hours discussing, with most consensus in Best Costume Design and longest discussion on Best Documentary. Ruan received 12 votes for Best Actor, narrowly beating out Li Mingzhong, while Lin Pintong triumphed over Li Xue by showcasing a challenging role in a group setting. Liu Yier lost to Ivy Chen for Best Supporting Actress by only 1 vote. The chairman expressed satisfaction with the films, especially 'The Old Fox' and 'Zhou Chu Exterminates Three Evils', remarking on Taiwan's artistic success. However, he criticized Taiwan's films for being too long, comparing them to condensed TV series. Director Li Ya-mei also shared insights on the awards.
Source: YAHOO