Taiwan cheers Ang Lee's Life of Pi Oscar success

Director hails his home island as he wins his second Oscar for tale of shipwreck and survival

Director Ang Lee shows his affection for his Oscar for Best Director. Photo: Reuters

Taiwan celebrated on Monday after director Ang Lee stunned the island and Hollywood by winning his second Oscar, for the screen adaptation of Life of Pi.

As Lee thanked his team and his wife, Jane Lin, when accepting the award on stage, Taiwan's people rejoiced at his victory over strong contenders, including Steven Spielberg (Lincoln) and Michael Haneke (Amour). In 2005, Lee won the best director award for Brokeback Mountain, the gay cowboy love tragedy.

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