Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema (2014)

Name: Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2014
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Hou Hsiao-hsien, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Olivier Assayas, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Ai Weiwei

1h 49m Taiwan

Documentary

Plot

Set against the backdrop of Taiwan's martial law in 1982, a collective of visionary filmmakers embarks on a mission to forge a distinct cultural identity via cinema. This captivating documentary explores their ambitious efforts to reshape Taiwan's narrative through film, showcasing the enduring impact and legacy of the Taiwanese New Cinema movement. By highlighting the artists' creativity and resilience, it illuminates how their work not only reflected societal struggles but also sought to share Taiwan's rich heritage with a global audience.

Cast

Hou Hsiao-hsien Apichatpong Weerasethakul Olivier Assayas Hirokazu Kore-eda Ai Weiwei Jia Zhangke Kiyoshi Kurosawa Shu Kei Ying Liang Tian Zhuangzhuang Tadanobu Asano Tsai Ming-liang Lin Hwai-min Bao Jingjing Wang Bing