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The Puppetmaster

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  • 1993
  • 2 hr 22 mins
  • Documentary, Drama, Action & Adventure
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In the first half of this century, young Li Tienlu joines a travelling puppet theatre and subsequently makes a career as one of Taiwan's leading puppeteers. During World War II the Japanese rulers of Taiwan use the traditional Chinese puppet theatre for their war propaganda. Only after the war street theatres start playing again.

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Cast & Crew See All

Tien-Lu Li
Self
Giong Lim
Li Tianlu (young)
Kuei-Chung Cheng
Li Tien Lu adolescent

Awards

  • 1993 - Jury Prize - - winner
  • 1993 - Palme d'Or - - nominated
  • 1993 - Golden Horse Award - Best Cinematography - winner
  • 1993 - Golden Horse Award - Best Makeup & Costume Design - winner

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