Taiwanese national films "Terrorizers" and "The Falls" are selected in the "2021 Toronto Film Festival"

The 2021 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, 多倫多國際影展) unveiled the official lineup, and two Taiwanese films are being shortlisted for this year’s festival, with "Terrorizers (青春弒戀)" by director Ho Wei-ting (何蔚庭) in the “Contemporary World Cinema” (當代電影世界) section and "The Falls (瀑布)" by director Chung Meng-hung (鍾孟宏) in the “Special Presentations” (特別展映) section. The TIFF is hailed as an Oscar-winning outpost. Regarding the selection of "Terrorizers", He Wei-ting said that the epidemic has impacted the global film and television circle. It is fortunate to be selected at this difficult time, allowing the world to see the strength of Taiwan’s films. He hopes that after the Covid-19 pandemic is over, the public will return to the cinemas.

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"Terrorizers" was selected into the "Contemporary World Cinema" unit. Photo/Provided by Taipei Film Commission

Director Ho Wei-ting said that he left his hometown to live in Toronto for 2 years. The TIFF was also the first international film festival that he joined. He still vividly remembers when he was queuing to enter the theater with filmmakers at that time. Because of his deep feeling of affection for Toronto, he hopes to bring Taiwanese works to this international stage.

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Chia Ching-wen and Wang Ching star in "The Falls". Photo/Provided by Taipei Film Commission

Chung Meng-hung's new work "The Falls" is an observation of social works from the perspective of a female protagonist. It has been shortlisted for the Venice Film Festival before. Chung Meng-hung expressed his gratitude and hoped that Taiwanese audiences liked this work. Selected in the "Special Presentations" section of the TIFF, actor Chia Ching-wen (賈靜雯) said, "I am happy to have so many international opportunities when working with the director." Wang Ching (王淨) said: "I am very excited and touched. It is a great honor to work with veterans in the industry."