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| == Accolades == | == Accolades == | ||
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2024 Taiwanese psychological thriller film
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 Promotional poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 刺心切骨 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Cì xīn qiè gŭ |
| Directed by | Nelicia Low |
| Written by | Nelicia Low |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Michal Dymek |
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| Music by | Piotr Kurek |
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| Distributed by | Pilot Film |
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| Running time | 109 minutes |
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| Language | Mandarin |
Pierce(Chinese: 刺心切骨) is a 2024 psychological thriller film directed by Nelicia Low, in her debut feature. It delves into themes of familial bonds. The Singapore-Taiwan-Poland co-production film had its premiere at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it received the Best Director Award.
Synopsis
The film follows the tale of a high school fencer, who decides to trust and assist his dangerous older brother after his release from prison, defying their mother's efforts to conceal their traumatic past.
Cast
- Liu Hsiu-Fu
- Tsao Yu-ning
- Ning Ding
- Lin Tsu-heng
- Rosen
Release
Pierce premiered at the 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival on 3 July 2024.
In May 2024, Magnify, the International sales arm of Magnolia Pictures acquired the sales rights.
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Karlovy Vary International Film Festival | 6 July 2024 | Crystal Globe: Best Director | Nelicia Low | Won |
References
- "'Pierce' director thanks Taiwan's during speech". Taipei Times. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- Low, Nelicia (28 May 2024). "Pierce". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- Chakraborty, Drima (11 July 2024). "'Does the truth really matter when it comes to love?' Ex-national fencer Nelicia Low gets personal with 1st feature film, wins Best Director at Czech festival". AsiaOne. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- Leo Barraclough (28 May 2024). "Karlovy Vary Film Festival Lineup Includes 15 Directorial Debuts, Plus Films by Established Filmmakers". Variety. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- Kudláč, Martin (28 May 2024). "The 58th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival reveals its competition titles". Cineuropa. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- Ritman, Alex (1 May 2024). "Magnify Acquires Taiwanese Fencing Thriller 'Pierce,' Releases Teaser Ahead of Cannes Market Launch (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
- Wise, Damon (6 July 2024). "Karlovy Vary Reveals Award Winners: Mark Cousins' Doc 'A Sudden Glimpse To Deeper Things' Takes The Crystal Globe". Deadline. Retrieved 14 November 2024.