Spotlight on Edward Yang’s Taipei

As one of the main Taiwanese New Wave directors, Edward Yang created indelible films capturing the colorful spirit of Taipei. 

In this 4 week class, we’ll watch and discuss films featuring characters who range from tragic to comedic as they grapple with historic and cultural disillusionment in a rapidly globalized city. We will also explore how different cinematic techniques enhanced his humanistic narratives.

Films:

11/3: TAIPEI STORY (1985, 120 mins)

11/10: MAHJONG (1996, 121 mins)

11/17: CONFUCIAN CONFUSION (1994, 125 mins)

11/24: THE TERRORIZERS (1986, 110 mins)

This class will be taught by Jenny Lee whose previous classes have explored the films of Satyajit Ray, Yasujiro Ozu, Krzysztof Kieslowski, and more.

Enrollment is limited to 18 students.

Email us at education@moviemadness.org if you have any questions.