Tsou Shih-ching
Tsou Shih-ching is a Taiwanese director and screenwriter known for her compelling storytelling that often reflects personal and cultural themes. She gained recognition for her film 'Left-Handed Girl,' which she directed and co-wrote with Oscar-winning director Sean Baker. The film, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, explores the struggles of a single mother in Taipei and showcases Tsou's unique voice in Taiwanese cinema.
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Director Tsou Shih-ching uses that belief to examine gender roles and expectations imposed on women in Taiwanese society.
‘Left-Handed Girl’ director shares film inspiration, journey
Taiwan· 2026-02-22
Tsou Shih-ching is the director of the film Left-Handed Girl, which was shortlisted for an Oscar.
‘Left-handed Girl’ makes Oscar shortlistTaiwan· 2025-12-17
Tsou Shih-ching directed the film Left-Handed Girl, which has gained international recognition.
‘Left-Handed Girl’ among National Board of Review’s top filmsTaiwan· 2025-12-05
Tsou Shih-ching directed the film Left-Handed Girl, which won Best Film at the Rome Film Festival.
Film by Taiwanese director wins Best Film prize in RomeTaiwan· 2025-10-26
Tsou Shih-ching is the director of the debut feature film Left-handed Girl, which portrays the everyday struggles of navigating a patriarchal society.
Hawaiian festival to showcase seven Taiwanese filmsTaiwan· 2025-10-13
Tsou Shih-ching is the director of the film 'Left-Handed Girl', which represents Taiwan at the 2026 Oscars.
Drama film ’Left-Handed Girl’ to represent Taiwan at 2026 OscarsTaiwan· 2025-08-28
Tsou Shih-ching is the director of the film 'Left-Handed Girl' which won the Gan Foundation Award for Distribution at Cannes Critics’ Week.
Cannes Critics’ Week honors ’Left-Handed Girl’Taiwan· 2025-05-22
Tsou Shih-ching is the Taiwanese director of Left-Handed Girl, which she cowrote with Sean Baker.
Sean Baker attends Taiwan’s Cinema Night at CannesTaiwan· 2025-05-17
