Chinese film ‘The Looming Storm’ grabs prestigious FIPRESCI Award

Focus Taiwan
Date: 2018/11/16
By: Ko Lin 

Taipei, Nov. 16 (CNA) The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival’s FIPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics) Prize was awarded Friday to Chinese director Dong Yue’s debut feature film “The Looming Storm” (暴雪將至).

One of the most prestigious awards for Chinese-language films, the FIPRESCI Prize aims to encourage outstanding Chinese-language filmmaking and new and young filmmakers.

The federation is an international non-governmental organization consisting of professional film critics and journalists. It has members in 60 countries.

At a reception held on the eve of the 55th Golden Horse Awards, members of the jury praised the film for its wonderful visual language and vivid plot, complemented by the cast’s strong performance.    [FULL  STORY]