Special Film 1 - "PIGSY"
Date & Time: 10/21 (MON) 18:30
Location: Literary Arts Ecology Hall K301
Synopsis
Pigsy is a street-smart loser, who often messes things up. One day, he is chosen to enter “New World,” to become a symbol of success. He can finally make his grandma proud! Soon after that, everything turns out to be a big mistake?! Pigsy does not want to be treated as a joke anymore, so he makes a secret deal with Bull Demon King. He stays in San-Zang’s group and gives the crucial information to King, who wants to achieve the eternal life. In exchange for that information, King promises to show him a secret passage to “New World.” As Pigsy ompletes his tasks, he discovers that King shall take many people’s lives to achieve his immortality. Even his beloved grandma is in danger. He must do something in his power to stop this! Can he success this time? Get ready for Pigsy’s big adventure with his partners!"
Director Biography
Chiu Li-wei obtained a PhD from Beijing Film Academy. His works won many awards, including the Golden Bell Awards. His Barkley was nominated for Best Animation Feature at the 2017 Golden Horse Awards.
Director's filmography
★ Winner of the 60th Golden Horse Awards for Best Animated Feature, nominated for Best Action Choreography
★ Directed by Golden Award-winning director Chiu Li-Wei, in collaboration with a Triple-Gold team, creating a new pinnacle for Taiwanese animated films
★ Featuring the most star-studded voice cast in history, including Greg Hsu, Roy Chiu, Shao Yu-Wei, Tou Tsung-Hua, Harlem Yu, and the twin brothers Keelong Hsu and Rays Hsu
★ Greg Hsu voices the "coolest Zhu Bajie," showcasing a specially designed voice for his animation debut
★ The strongest Taiwanese animated film in the past decade, sweeping five major awards at the Brazil AnimaVerso Festival, including Best Animation, Best Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Sound Design, as well as winning over ten international awards such as Best Animation at the New York Winter Film Awards and Best Animation at the Vancouver International Film Awards
main character
許光漢、劉冠廷、邵雨薇、庹宗華、庾澄慶、鍾欣凌、魏如萱、展榮、展瑞
Trailer:https://youtu.be/iucCWjzcUBQ?si=IhiQzUP-FW-zUEmt
More information
Production Country | Taiwan | |
Filming Locations | Taiwan | |
Language | Chinese | |
Subtitle | English subtitles | |
Runtime (min) | 96 mins | |
Rating | G : General Audiences | |
Genres | Adventure / Comedy | |
Executive producer | Phil TANG | |
Producer | Bruno Felix |