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flag A Taiwanese film about martial law wins top Golden Horse Award, amid cross-strait tensions.

flag A film set during Taiwan’s 1949–1987 martial law era, “A Foggy Tale,” won best picture at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards in Taipei, highlighting Taiwan’s film industry and democratic freedoms. flag The movie, about a girl seeking her executed brother’s body, received 11 nominations, the most of any film. flag Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te praised the win as a sign of free expression. flag China, which claims Taiwan, has barred its film industry from official participation since 2019 over political tensions. flag Despite this, Chinese-language films still enter the awards, often banned in mainland China. flag Best actress went to China’s Fan Bingbing for her role in “Mother Bhumi,” marking her return after a 2018 tax scandal and years of absence. flag She accepted the award via phone.

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