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      Ben Chieh

      Ben Chieh

      Ben Chieh (Chieh Hsueh-Bin) was born in 1983 in Taipei and is from the Paiwan tribe in Taitung. After graduating, he entered the field of visual creation, taking on roles in editing, assistant directing, and post-production directing. He is now recognized as one of Taiwan's representative new-generation directors. His directorial works are known for their nuanced emotional portrayals and social observations. In 2020, his film "Do You Love Me As I Love You" achieved a box office of 79 million TWD, becoming the summer blockbuster champion of that year.

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      Biography

      Career Milestones
      2009: Joined the "Da Wo Group" team, participating in the production of short documentaries about the 88 Flood, marking the start of his visual creation journey.
      2010-2015: Accumulated diverse production experience, including serving as the post-production editor for "7 Days in Heaven" (2010), assistant director for "Dragon Dance" (2011), and post-production director for the Public Television series "Man‧Boy" (2012). In 2015, he directed his first prime-time drama, "If God Loves," showcasing his ability to control dramatic pacing.
      2017: Directed the Public Television film "Ping Pong," exploring family and dreams through the story of a young table tennis player. The film was nominated for "Best Television Movie" at the 53rd Golden Bell Awards and selected for the 10th Cross-Strait Film Festival and the Montreal International Film Festival.
      2018: Nominated for "Best Mini-Series" at the 55th Golden Bell Awards with the TV film "Candy Online," which addresses the blurred boundaries of reality and the internet generation.
      2020: Directed the adapted novel film "Do You Love Me As I Love You" which captivated audiences with its refreshing campus romance, surpassing 79 million TWD at the box office and achieving a miraculous box office success during the pandemic.

      Anticipated New Work "Organ Child" in 2025
      Ben Chieh will release a new film titled "Organ Child" in 2025. The film is said to continue his focus on themes of "growth and self-discovery," integrating local Taiwanese cultural elements and is expected to spark discussions once again.

      Creative Features and Influence
      Ben Chieh's works often approach stories from a "non-urban perspective," such as incorporating Taitung landscapes in "Ping Pong" and exploring the digital survival of rural youth in "Candy Online," demonstrating his attention to marginalized narratives. His directorial style blends the realism of documentaries with the pacing tension of narrative films, earning him a reputation as a "rare social observer among new-generation directors."

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