Radio Taiwan International
Date: 23 November, 2020
By: Andrew Ryan

Veteran Hollywood director Ang Lee had to go through 14 days of quarantine in order to attend the Golden Horse Film Awards — often called the Chinese-language Oscars. But the director of blockbusters like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Life of Pi, said that it was worth it, calling this year’s awards “unforgettable”.

All the stars were out in force for the Golden Horse Awards this past Saturday in Taipei, and they went without masks, at least on the red carpet. 

With the pandemic largely at bay, Taiwan is one of the few places in the world large-scale events like this are possible. 

For two-time Oscar winner for best Director, Ang Lee, who is also the chairman of the awards, this year was the most moving ceremony in 30 years.     [FULL  STORY]