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When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang

映画が時代を写す時-侯孝賢とエドワード・ヤン

Synopsis

From the 1980s to the 1990s, New Taiwanese Cinema gained international attention for adopting a completely different approach to that of the commercial films which had preceded it. This piece contrasts Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edward Yang, two rivals who were the driving force behind New Taiwanese Cinema. The closing of a cinema invites us to reflect on society and the passage of history.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Original Title
映画が時代を写す時-侯孝賢とエドワード・ヤン
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese, Mandarin
Runtime
47m
Production Studios
Fuji Television Network, TV Man Union

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Film Editing

Yukihiro Nakamura

Department Leadership Roster

Yukihiro Nakamura

Editor

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Hirokazu Kore-eda

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang about?

From the 1980s to the 1990s, New Taiwanese Cinema gained international attention for adopting a completely different approach to that of the commercial films which had preceded it. This piece contrasts Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edward Yang, two rivals who were the driving force behind New Taiwanese Cinema. The closing of a cinema invites us to reflect on society and the passage of history.

Who directed When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang?

When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

Who stars in When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang?

The principal cast of When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang includes Hou Hsiao-hsien, Edward Yang, Akira Emoto.

When was When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang released and how long is it?

When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 47m.