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Da Meng selected to represent Taiwan at the 99th Academy Awards
The Taiwan Ministry of Culture has announced that the film ‘Da Meng’ will represent Taiwan in the competition for Best International Feature at the 99th Academy Awards. Out of seven domestic films that applied for selection, the committee chose ‘Da Meng’ through a majority vote, citing its vivid characters and its ability to present an era through a diverse, grassroots perspective.
Directed by Chen Yu-hsun, the film is set in the 1950s and explores the historical atmosphere of the White Terror era through the lives of ordinary people. The film has already achieved significant critical acclaim, winning four awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards, including Best Feature Film, and five awards at the 28th Taipei Film Awards.
In addition to its domestic success, ‘Da Meng’ has performed well internationally, appearing in various film festivals and streaming platforms. The Ministry of Culture also noted the strong performance of the Taiwanese film industry, with domestic box office revenues reaching 1.192 billion TWD and cumulative viewership exceeding 4.4 million as of July.
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Academy Awards · Chen Yu-hsun · Da Meng · Golden Horse Awards · Taiwan Ministry of Culture
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Ministry of Culture launched the ‘Great Navigation Plan’ last year to expand international co-productions. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Seven domestic films applied for the selection process this year. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cumulative viewership for domestic films has surpassed 4.4 million people. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] As of July, the total box office for domestic films reached 1.192 billion TWD. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film won Best Feature Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, and Best Costume Design at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The selection committee passed the recommendation for ‘Da Meng’ via a majority vote. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film won five awards at the 28th Taipei Film Awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Screenplay. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film ‘Da Meng’ has been selected to represent Taiwan for the Best International Feature category at the 99th Academy Awards. news.nextapple.com · taronews.tw · www.epochtimes.com