Director Hou Hsiao-hsien praised for artistry in 'The Assassin'

Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien (侯孝賢) was praised for his artistic accomplishments in the martial arts film "The Assassin" (聶隱娘) after he picked up the best director award at the Cannes Film Festival Sunday.

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