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IMDb20111h 43mTaiwan

The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book

他們在島嶼寫作:尋找背海的人

Synopsis

Wang Wen-xin, a revered novelist, is known for his deep appreciation of words and slow, deliberate writing style. He co-founded the literary magazine Modern Literature with classmates from National Taiwan University. His notable work, “Family Catastrophe,” published in 1973, was praised for its innovative language and realistic portrayal of interpersonal relationships. Another significant work, “Backed against the Sea,” took 25 years to complete and is celebrated for its modernist beauty. Wang is currently working on a new book, though its release date is unconfirmed.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Hong Kong Asian Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lin Jing-Jie
Original Title
他們在島嶼寫作:尋找背海的人
Country of Origin
Taiwan
Spoken Languages
Mandarin
Runtime
1h 43m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lin Jing-Jie

Film Editing

Chen Hsiao-Tong

Department Leadership Roster

Lin Jing-Jie

Director

Chen Hsiao-Tong

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What is The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book about?

Wang Wen-xin, a revered novelist, is known for his deep appreciation of words and slow, deliberate writing style. He co-founded the literary magazine Modern Literature with classmates from National Taiwan University. His notable work, “Family Catastrophe,” published in 1973, was praised for its innovative language and realistic portrayal of interpersonal relationships. Another significant work, “Backed against the Sea,” took 25 years to complete and is celebrated for its modernist beauty. Wang is currently working on a new book, though its release date is unconfirmed.

Who directed The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book?

The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book was directed by Lin Jing-Jie.

Who stars in The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book?

The principal cast of The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book includes Not specified.

When was The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book released and how long is it?

The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.