The Candidate (1998 film)

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The Candidate
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Traditional Chinese 人民 服務
Simplified Chinese 人民 服务
Literal meaning Serve the People
Hanyu Pinyin Wèi Rénmín Fúwù
Directed by Neil Peng
Written byNeil Peng
Produced by Hsu Li-kong
Starring
CinematographyChen Ting-an
Edited byChen Po-wen
Production
company
Zoom Hunt International Productions
Release date
  • 1998 (1998)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryTaiwan
LanguagesMandarin, with some Hokkien and English

The Candidate is a 1998 Taiwanese political satire mockumentary film directed and written by Neil Peng, starring himself as presidential candidate Hsu Giu Jing who campaigns for national vegetarianism. The film was shown at the 1999 Hawaii International Film Festival. [1]

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References

  1. Ryan, Tim (1999-10-15). "Expect more provocative, vibrant HIFF". Honolulu Star-Bulletin .