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- Dragon Inn (King Hu, 1967) King Hu has secured a position in the “hall of fame” of the wuxia genre and this particular film is one of the main reasons.
- A Touch of Zen (King Hu, 1971) Hailed as one of the biggest epics of the wuxia genre, “A Touch of Zen” is a true masterpiece of the category that stands apart particularly due to its technical prowess and high symbolism.
- A Time to Live, a Time to Die (Hou Hsiao-Hsien, 1985) The year 1985 was a landmark in Hou Hsiao-Hsien’s career, with this particular film being his first major international success.
- Taipei Story (Edward Yang, 1985) Having a rapidly modernizing Taipei as the background, the film tells the story of Lung, a former baseball player and current owner of a fabric business, and his girlfriend named Ah-Chin, a westernized professional woman who grew up in a traditional family.
- Dragon Inn
- A Touch of Zen
- A Time to Live, A Time to Die
- Taipei Story
- The Terrorizers
- A City of Sadness
- A Brighter Summer Day
- Rebels of The Neon God
- The Puppetmaster
- A Confucian Confusion
“Dragon Inn” is a 1967 wuxia film directed by King Hu. It is a classic martial arts film from Taiwan that has had a significant influence on the genre. The film is also known as “New Dragon Gate Inn” or “Dragon Gate Inn” in some regions. The story is set during the Ming Dynasty in China and follows a group of skilled martial artists who find themse...
“A Touch of Zen” is a 1971 Taiwanese wuxia film directed by King Hu. It is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential films in the wuxia genre, known for its epic scale, stunning visuals, and philosophical themes. The film tells the story of Ku, a talented but reclusive artist who becomes embroiled in a complex web of political in...
“A Time to Live, a Time to Die” (Tong nien wang shi) is a 1985 film directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien. The film is a semi-autobiographical work that draws inspiration from Hou’s own childhood experiences. “A Time to Live, a Time to Die” is set in the 1950s and follows the story of a young boy named Ah-ha and his family as they move from the mainland of C...
“Taipei Story” (original title: “Qing mei zhu ma”) is a Taiwanese film released in 1985, directed by Edward Yang. It is often regarded as a seminal work in Taiwanese cinema and a representative film of the Taiwanese New Wave movement. The story revolves around a couple, Lung (played by Hou Hsiao-Hsien, who also co-wrote the screenplay) and Chin (pl...
“The Terrorizers” (original title: “Kong bu fen zi”) is a 1986 Taiwanese film directed by Edward Yang. It is a complex and interconnected drama that explores the lives of multiple characters in modern-day Taipei. “The Terrorizers” weaves together several narrative threads, focusing on three main storylines. The first involves a young photographer w...
“A City of Sadness” (original title: “Beiqíng chéngshì”) is a 1989 Taiwanese historical drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. It is considered a seminal work of Taiwanese cinema and is renowned for its depiction of the political and social upheaval in Taiwan during the 1940s and 1950s. The film chronicles the lives of the Lin family in the period...
“A Brighter Summer Day” is a 1991 Taiwanese drama film directed by Edward Yang. It is considered a landmark in Taiwanese cinema and one of Yang’s most significant works. The film is loosely based on a true story and offers a sprawling narrative that captures the complexities of youth, identity, and social changes in Taiwan during the 1960s. The sto...
“Rebels of the Neon God” is a Taiwanese drama film released in 1992. It was directed by Tsai Ming-liang and marked his feature film debut. The original title of the film in Mandarin is “Qing shao nian nuo zha” which translates to “Youngsters in the Evil City.” The film tells the story of three young individuals living in Taipei, Taiwan, and explore...
“The Puppetmaster” (Chinese: 戲夢人生; pinyin: Xì Mèng Rén Shēng) is a 1993 Taiwanese drama film directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien. It is a biographical film that tells the story of Li Tien-lu, a renowned Taiwanese puppeteer, and his experiences during the Japanese occupation of Taiwan. “The Puppetmaster” blends fictionalized reenactments with documentary-st...
“A Confucian Confusion” (Dao ma zei) is a 1994 Chinese comedy-drama film directed by Edward Yang. The film explores the complexities and contradictions of modern Chinese society through a diverse ensemble cast of characters. “A Confucian Confusion” is set in Taipei and revolves around the intersecting lives of various individuals, including busines...
- Your Name Engraved Herein. Chinese Title: 刻在你心底的名字 | Director: Patrick Liu Kuang-hui | Starring: Edward Chen, Tseng Ching-hua, Leon Dai, Jason Wang | Genre: Romance, Drama, LGBTQ.
- Little Big Women. Chinese Title: 孤味 | Director: Joseph Chen-Chieh Hsu | Starring: Chen Shu-fang, Hiseh Ying-hsuan, Vivan Hsu | Genre: Family, Drama. If you’re itching for a more female-centered film about everyday life in Southern Taiwan, look no further than Little Big Women.
- The Silent Forest. Chinese Title: 無聲 | Director: Ko Chen-nien | Starring: Liu Tzu-chuan, Buffy Chen, Liu Kuan-ting | Genre: Drama, Crime, Horror, Thriller.
- A Leg. Chinese Title: 腿 | Director: Chang Yao-sheng | Starring: Gwei Lun-mei, Yang You-ning | Genre: Drama, Dark Comedy, Romance. Gwei Lun-mei is one of Taiwanese cinema’s leading actresses, and she returns in 2020 with a strong performance in A Leg.
Feb 25, 2019 · Yi Yi (一 一) by Edward Yang (楊德昌) 2000. Yi Yi for me is an essential must-see for anyone living in Taiwan. It is a story about three generations of Taiwanese people trying to figure out life. That might sound cliché and somewhat bland, but Yi Yi is anything but.
- Jerry Yan. 1 0. Famous As: Actor. Birthdate: January 1, 1977. Sun Sign: Capricorn. Birthplace: Taoyuan, Taiwan. Jerry Yan is a Taiwanese actor and model best known for playing Dao Ming Si in the popular Taiwanese drama Meteor Garden and its sequel Meteor Garden II.
- Vic Chou. 1 0. Famous As: Actor. Birthdate: June 9, 1981. Sun Sign: Gemini. Birthplace: Yilan, Taiwan. Recommended Lists: Taiwan.
- Joe Cheng. 3 0. Famous As: Actor. Birthdate: June 19, 1982. Sun Sign: Gemini. Birthplace: Beitun District, Taichung.
- Jay Chou. 0 0. Famous As: Actor. Birthdate: January 18, 1979. Sun Sign: Capricorn. Birthplace: Linkou Township.
Mar 13, 2016 · The Puppetmaster (Hou Hsiao-Hsien, 1993) The film deals with the life of Li Tien-lu, Taiwan’s most famous puppeteer and one of the most renowned in the world. Hou’s fourth movie that included the elderly actor tells his story from his birth in 1909 up to 1945, when the Japanese occupation ended after 51 years.
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Films from China are excluded. This is a list of the top 100 feature-length Taiwanese movies on Letterboxd. Short films, theatrical plays, concert films etc. aren’t included here.
