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Edward Yang ( Chinese: 楊德昌; pinyin: Yáng Déchāng; November 6, 1947 [1] – June 29, 2007) was a Taiwanese filmmaker. He rose to prominence as a pioneer in the Taiwanese New Wave of the 1980s, alongside fellow auteurs Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Ming-liang. Yang was regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Taiwanese cinema.
Edward Yang (1947-2007) was a writer, director and actor who ranked among the leading artists of the Taiwanese New Wave. He created films analyzing and revealing the themes of city and urban life, such as Yi Yi, A Brighter Summer Day and The Terrorizers.
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Apr 9, 2022 · A list of seven films by the late Taiwanese director Edward Yang, who explored the themes of urban living, modernity and human nature. The list includes his debut feature That Day on the Beach, his globalist Mahjong, and his final masterpiece Yi Yi.
Nov 17, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Edward Yang, one of the greatest directors of all time and a pioneer of Taiwan's New Wave movement. Discover four films to watch now that reflect his style, themes and legacy.
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Dec 21, 2023 · Explore the works of the Taiwanese master of urban realism, from his debut Desire/Expectations to his final masterpiece Yi Yi. The series features new restorations of A Confucian Confusion and Mahjong, as well as essays, interviews, and introductions.
Yang’s acclaimed films capture the zeitgeist of 1980s and 1990s Taipei – its boomtown energy, quickened pace and endless construction – with extraordinary depth and visual style.
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Jan 11, 2024 · A review of two late-career films by the Taiwanese director Edward Yang, who depicts the social and economic changes in his country amid globalization. The reviewer highlights Yang’s dark humor, cynicism, and romanticism in Mahjong and A Confucian Confusion.
