Reported 11 months ago
Chinese director Wang Xiaoshuai faced backlash after alleged private WeChat messages were leaked, where he reportedly humiliated and bullied late director Hu Bo. This led to the Taipei Film Festival canceling Wang Xiaoshuai's invitation as the chairman of the jury. The leaked messages revealed harsh criticisms from Wang Xiaoshuai towards Hu Bo's work on the film 'An Elephant Sitting Still,' causing uproar in the film industry. Hu Bo's dedication to his film was acknowledged posthumously with the film winning the Best Feature Film award at the Golden Horse Awards in 2018. This incident sheds light on the challenges faced by filmmakers and the impact of creative differences in the industry.
Source: YAHOO