The Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced on Aug. 14 that “Old Fox (老狐狸),” a film directed by Hsiao Ya-chuan (蕭雅全), has been selected to represent Taiwan in the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.
Inspired by the director’s perplexities from his childhood, “Old Fox” is set in Taiwan in 1989, a time when the stock market soared to record highs, exacerbating the gap between the rich and the poor. The film artistically recreates the atmosphere of 1980s Taiwan and portrays the challenges of humanity.
The film has been recognized for its narrative and aesthetics, winning Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Makeup & Costume Design, and Best Original Film Score at the 2023 Golden Horse Awards. Additionally, it received awards for Best Feature, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Makeup & Costume Design at the 2024 Taipei Film Festival.
“Old Fox” has also been showcased at significant international films festivals, including the Hong Kong International Film Festival, the Busan International Kids and Youth Film Festival, the Udine Far East Film Festival, and the San Diego Asian Film Festival.