Taipei Film Awards: "The Soloist's Dance" Wins Grand Prize, "The Great Mist" Sweeps Five Awards

The 28th Taipei Film Awards, postponed due to Typhoon Bailu, celebrated its winners on Sunday evening. The coveted million-dollar grand prize went to the documentary "The Soloist's Dance." The film impressed the jury with its "gentle and restrained imagery," which "connects family memory with national music history, achieving a moving balance between sincere emotion and historical writing, demonstrating the precious cultural value of documentaries."

"The Great Mist" dominated the awards, securing five accolades including Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Styling Design, and Best Original Film Song. This made it the night's biggest winner.

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The film uses gentle and restrained imagery to connect family memory with national music history, achieving a moving balance between sincere emotion and historical writing, demonstrating the precious cultural value of documentaries.

The Best Actor award was presented to Liu Kuan-ting for his role in "Double Happiness." Visibly emotional, Liu Kuan-ting expressed his gratitude, thanking his wife and acknowledging his family's hard work. "I don't know what courage you have to invest half your life's youth in me," he said to his wife, adding that his grandparents and parents' lifelong efforts motivated him to strive harder.

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I don't know what courage you have to invest half your life's youth in me.

Lin Yi-ting emerged as a surprise winner, taking home the Best Actress award for "The Vengeance of the Hated Woman." She triumphed over strong competition, including previous Golden Horse winner Ma Shi-yuan. This victory marks a significant comeback for Lin Yi-ting, who was nominated for Best New Performer at the Golden Horse Awards last year for the same role.

Other notable wins included Ma Shi-yuan receiving the Best New Performer award for "The Left-Handed Girl," continuing her momentum from the Golden Horse Awards. The animated film "Mantis" also clinched the Best Animated Feature award, following its success at the Golden Horse Awards.

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My grandparents and parents worked hard their whole lives, I have no reason not to work hard.