Secret Movie Saturday & Discussion: The Taiwanese New Wave

"In 1980, Taiwanese cinema began to struggle due to competition from Hong Kong films and the convenience of home videos. In order to boost the industry, the Central Motion Picture Corporation (CMPC) started a project to support new Taiwanese directors. This began the rejuvenation of Taiwanese cinema known as the New Wave. New Wave films were known for their realistic depiction of life, which was a contrast to the melodramas or kung-fu action that were more common in the decades before. New Wave film also aimed to portray realistic tales of life in Taiwan. The emphasis on realism led to the comparison between these films and films of the Italian Neorealism movement."

Notable filmmakers: Hou Hsiao-Hsien, Edward Yang, Ang Lee, Tsai Ming Liang

We're going to explore 'The Taiwanese New Wave' throughout this month. A screening and a casual, fun discussion will be the main course at this meetup. To minimize the fuss on which movies we consider as 'The Taiwanese New Wave', please refer to this list:

https://letterboxd.com/jakartacineclub/list/taiwanese-new-wave/

The movie remains SECRET until the showtime! Curious? You should!

Host(s): Christian Putra and Ariston

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