Taipei Film Festival
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- The film unflinchingly documents this unsettling family story through its calm, controlled and precise photography. It looks directly into the unsolvable dilemma at the heart of the relationship between the father and son. The film language is mature and shows a filmmaker whose aesthetics reach beyond simple categorization.
- A film that portrays sorrow punctuated with flashes of humour. It shows not only the unique face of life in Israel but also a deep observation of humanity that is universal. Many film elements that seem to be opposed are bonded almost perfectly in this film.
- 4.5 (812)
- 6.5 (5K)
- 6.0 (136)
- 5.7 (128)
- 6.8 (58)
- 7.0 (377)
- 7.1 (1.9K)
- 6.8 (4.4K)
- 6.2 (521)
- 7.1 (2.9K)
- Without cheap sympathy or skirting the surface of its story, this work has an astonishing ending that shows the conflicts in the relation between youth and fashion. The performances from the young actors are remarkable.
- This is a delicate and well-crafted performance in which the acting is subtle and minimal, expressing emotions through the tiniest of details to give the audience a progressive sense of fear.
- For an actress of such a young age, the performance is very composed, showing little sign of uncertainty. The changes of emotion are clearly registered. It is a performance that controls the tempo of the film.
- This lovely, moving story is well-executed in its simplicity and fully expresses its local Taiwanese perspective. Its artistic setting and exceptional voice performance are especially noteworthy.
- WinnerIn only 6 minutes,this film bring us amazing cinematic experience,without any dialogue, the director capture the poetry of the world, just with a figure on a glass.
- 7.0 (9)
- Mong-Hong Chung(as Nagao Nakashima)The composition of every frame convincingly expresses the atmosphere and the environment of the film's story, and successfully uses photography to reflect the power of violence and fear.
- A fine achievement, that manages, in terms of its scale and scope, to contradict the expectations of a short film. From narrative to mise-en-scène, it demonstrates a high command of all aspects of filmmaking.
- The film unflinchingly documents this unsettling family story through its calm, controlled and precise photography. It looks directly into the unsolvable dilemma at the heart of the relationship between the father and son. The film language is mature and shows a filmmaker whose aesthetics reach beyond simple categorization.
- The editing is much more than simply the connecting of scenes. Rather, it demonstrates a precise control over the rhythm, the meaning and the power of time in each shot, to effectively present the perspective of the film.
- Compared to the often excessive use of over-wrought music in many Taiwanese films, the music here is admirably restrained and appropriate to its story, assisting in the creation of the film's chilling atmosphere.
- A well-executed attempt at a genre that is rare in Taiwanese cinema. The contribution from all of the technical departments is outstanding and provides a feast for the senses.
- 7.4 (92)
- 6.9 (10)
- 6.2 (521)
- 4.7 (125)
- This seemingly improvised performance is both naturalistic and vivid and delivered with a charm and energy that drives the film. It demonstrates an actor with an unlimited potential.
- Though the script works with plot lines and scenarios that are nostalgic and often familiar, it nevertheless, successfully creates an emotional power that both captivates and moves audiences.
- WinnerWithin the limited scope of a short film, it presents an accurate portrayal of the issues of bullying among teenagers without pretension. The performance from the lead actor, River Huang, is especially outstanding.
- 7.4 (24)
- Through this energetic and authentic performance, the actor successfully achieves the feat of allowing audiences to identify with a character that is not initially or obviously appealing.
- In this controlled performance that does not resort to stereotype, the actress conveys to the audience the subtle changes in the character's psychology.
- Yi-Hsien Chou(cinematography) (as Patrick Chou)Duu-Chih Tu(sound design)Wenders Li(editing)Yi-Ning Chiang(editing)Owen Wang(music)Penny Tsai(art)Hsiang-Jung Wei(costume and makeup)Chas Chi-Shing Chau(visual effects)Lewis Chan(visual effects) (as Chin-Ho Chan)Johnny Lin(visual effects)Shaun Su(visual effects)Across the range of technical disciplines, the team delivers with a maturity that is rare in Taiwanese cinema, and that successfully supports the director to create an outstanding work.
- A familiar gangster story, but one told with an explosive energy. From the actors' performances to the technical details, everything in this film is of the highest standard. The director shows an outstanding control of the films' tempo and his material.
- Though not perfect, from the perspective of storytelling and mise-en-scene, this film demonstrates many unique qualities. Every small detail is covered in an unexpected way, making us look forward to the director's next work.
- 7.5 (23K)Stephan Lacant(director)
- The film captures the interaction of its characters with their living space in the city in a subtle way and with humor that is naturalistic. As such, the film effectively creates the processes of change in life through the most simple and mundane of thing.
- Winner
- The film sympathetically delivers family and social issues, depicting one mans journey into adulthood.
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