‘Lust’ dropped as Oscar offering
From the Associated Press
Ang Lee’s new spy thriller, “Lust, Caution,” has been withdrawn as Taiwan’s entry for the best foreign film category at next year’s Oscars.
“An insufficient number of Taiwanese participated in the production of the film,” said Oscar spokeswoman Teni Melidonian, violating a rule that requires foreign countries to certify that their locals “exercised artistic control” over their submission.
Taiwan has replaced “Lust, Caution” with Chen Huai-en’s “Island Etude,” about a university student’s bicycle tour of Taiwan.
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