June 29, 2021
Tan Chui Mui as Moon Lee in a still from Barbarian Invasion, which she also directed. The film won the Jury Grand Prix, one of two top prizes at the Golden Goblet Awards in Shanghai.
Da Huang Pictures
On June 20, Barbarian Invasion by Malaysian director Tan Chui Mui edged out 12 other finalists to win the Jury Grand Prix, one of two top prizes at the Golden Goblet Awards, held in conjunction with the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival.
The other prize, for Best Feature Film, went to Chinese production Manchurian Tiger .
The jury lauded Barbarian Invasion for its pitch-perfect pace “as it continues to subvert and surprise at each turn”.
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