To the surprise of many film pundits, quite a few notable people and films were left off the most prestigious nomination lists. Wang Kar Wai's (王家衛) Eros - The Hand (愛神之手) isn't nominated for any category other than best short film, while local short pieces Respire
Although suspense-action drama A World Without Thieves (天下無賊) is a candidate for best feature film, its director Feng Xiaogang (馮小剛) was left out of the major competition for the best director award.
Such an omission is seen by some as an injustice for the Chinese filmmaker, who is recognized and praised for his masterful proficiency of contemporary comedies.
The biggest regret at this year's Golden Horse Awards probably is from Stanley Kwan's (關錦鵬) Everlasting Regret (長恨歌), which was left off the nomination lists altogether.
Due for release in Taiwan today, the film is not to be missed despite the Golden Horse setback. Based on Wang Anyi's
As a young beautiful woman in the 1940s, Qiyao lives a glamorous life but the constant betrayal of the men she meets leaves her heartbroken and alone. Returning to a simple life, Qiyao remains a proud survivor who bears witness to the city's rise and fall until she finally realizes her life is destined to fade away amid the indifferences of Shanghai's citizens.
To use Kwan's own words to describe the film in one sentence: "Everlasting Regret is a tale of old Shanghai, an allegory of modern Hong Kong, and the universal situation of cities and their people."
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