Taiwanese film Left-Handed Girl (左撇子女孩) on Wednesday continued to gain international recognition, being selected by New York's National Board of Review as one of its top five international films.
Directed by Tsou Shih-ching (鄒時擎) and cowritten by Oscar-winning filmmaker Sean Baker, the coming-of-age drama centers on a left-handed girl as she navigates clashes with traditional patriarchal expectations.
Left-Handed Girl, which has drawn widespread acclaim since its release in May, was honored alongside four other international titles: The Love That Remains, The Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Sirat.
Photo courtesy of the Left-Handed Girl Film Production Co
It is the fourth time that a Taiwanese production has appeared on the National Board of Review's top international films list, and the first in 18 years.
The last Taiwanese film recognized was Ang Lee's (李安) Lust, Caution (色,戒) in 2007. Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (臥虎藏龍) was on the list in 2000, while his Eat Drink Man Woman (飲食男女) was honored in 1994.
Founded in 1909, the National Board of Review is traditionally the first organization in the US film industry to announce its annual awards, marking the start of the awards season.
The organization also named One Battle After Another as its Best Film for this year. The production stars Leonardo DiCaprio, who won Best Actor for his role.
The National Board of Review Award Gala is to take place on Jan. 13 next year in New York.
Left-Handed Girl is Taiwan's official submission for next year's Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.
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