Silent Sword, a movie full of oriental implications despite its European origins, was Hsu ’ s first try at making his fortune, and gained some very favorable comments. The film even represented Taiwan in the Venice International Film Festival in 1971, winning a nomination for best short film. However, because back then Italy was planning to establish diplomatic relations with China, the Chinese government intervened.
這部充滿東方寓意的初試啼聲之作大受好評，甚至還代表我國入圍 1971 年威尼斯影展短片獎，可惜當時因義大利即將與中國大陸建交，在中共阻撓下，最後《大寂之劍》慘遭影展主辦單位撤下禁演。