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A City of Sadness is a 1989 Taiwanese historical drama film by Hou Hsiao-hsien, depicting the turbulent years after Japan's surrender in World War II. The film explores the impact of the White Terror, the February 28 Incident, and the leftist resistance on a Taiwanese family.
A City of Sadness: Directed by Hsiao-Hsien Hou. With Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Shu-Fen Hsin, Sung-Young Chen, Jack Kao. The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror" that was wrought on the Taiwanese people by the Kuomintang government after their arrival from mainland China in the late 1940s.
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- Drama, History
- Hsiao-Hsien Hou
- 1989-10-21
Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung (Chen Sown-yung), the eldest brother, falls foul of local ...
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- Artificial Eye Film
- Hsiao-Hsien Hou
- Drama
Aug 23, 2019 · The first Chinese-language film to ever win the Venice Film Festival’s Golden Lion award, Hou Hsiao-hsien’s "A City of Sadness" is the story of three brothers during Taiwan’s “White Terror” period following World War II, when the island was under martial law.
Oct 6, 2023 · Michelle Kuo reviews Hou Hsiao-hsien's 1989 film A City of Sadness, which depicts the 1947 massacre of Taiwanese protesters by the KMT regime. She explores the themes of language, memory, and resistance in the film and its historical context.
Soon after Japan relinquishes control of Taiwan in 1945, the Lin brothers face hardships from the changing culture. Bar owner Wen-heung (Chen Sown-yung), the...
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- yuechenzhao
Aug 29, 2010 · A film by Hou Hsiao-hsien about the history and culture of Taiwan in the 20th century. The film depicts the lives of four brothers and the impact of the February 28 Incident, a massacre of civilians by Nationalist soldiers in 1947.
