The decision surprised none who know this talented director and his work. Besides two Golden Horse Prizes won here, Hou has also won praise at film festivals in Cannes, Edinburgh, Montreux and Tokyo, to name a few.
認識他或看過他電影的人，都不覺得意外。這位曾獲二次金馬獎（最佳改編劇本獎）的導演，可以說是國內參加國際影展次數最頻繁者。