Praying Mantis

Director ／ Joe HSIEH

TAIWAN, HONG KONG | 2025 | 2D | DCP | Color | 20min |

• 82nd Venice International Film Festival
• 2025 62nd Golden Horse Awards-Best Animated Short Film；2026 28th Taipei Film Awards - Best Animation

Synopsis

In a bustling street known for its nightlife, a mutant praying mantis seduces and preys on men out of desperation to save her child. A failed mission leads to revelations about her past and dark secrets as the story unfolds.

Screening Schedule

Date	Time	Venue	Note
2026/10/03	16:20	iFG遠雄廣場威秀 - Hall 3廳	☆
2026/10/07	16:10	iFG遠雄廣場威秀 - Hall 3廳

備註說明：

★ Opening Talk
☆ Q&A Session
▲ Free Admission
※ Child-friendly special
Wearing 3D glasses

Keywords

• Fantasy