This special program, in conjunction with Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan, Taiwan Cultural Center and Tokyo FILMeX, features Tsai Ming-liang, marking the 30th year since his directorial debut
Rebels of the Neon God, which won the Bronze Prize in the Young Cinema Competition of the 1993 Tokyo International Film Festival. You will witness various facets of the contemporary world examined in each of his films. Hopefully commercial releases of those films will follow this special program.
Tsai Ming-liang
Tsai Ming-liang is a Malaysian filmmaker based in Taiwan. Tsai has written and directed 11 feature films and directed many short films and television films. He is one of the most celebrated "Second New Wave" film directors of Taiwanese cinema. His films have been acclaimed worldwide and have won numerous awards at festivals.