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Edward Yang ( Chinese: 楊德昌; pinyin: Yáng Déchāng; November 6, 1947 [1] – June 29, 2007) was a Taiwanese filmmaker. He rose to prominence as a pioneer in the Taiwanese New Wave of the 1980s, alongside fellow auteurs Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Ming-liang. Yang was regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of Taiwanese cinema.
Born on November 6, 1947 in Shanghai, China, Edward Yang has become one of the most talented international filmmakers of his generation. Along with Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Tsai Ming-Liang, Yang ranks among the leading artists of the Taiwanese New Wave, and one of the world's most brilliant auteurs.
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- Shanghai, China
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- Beverly Hills, California, USA
Apr 9, 2022 · A list of seven films by the late Taiwanese director Edward Yang, who explored the themes of urban living, modernity and human nature. The list includes his debut feature That Day on the Beach, his globalist Mahjong, and his final masterpiece Yi Yi.
Nov 17, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Edward Yang, one of the greatest directors of all time and a pioneer of Taiwan's New Wave movement. Discover four films to watch now that reflect his style, themes and legacy.
- James Balmont
5 days ago · A rewarding rewatching of all seven films, many of which have been unavailable in decent prints for ages, confirms Yang’s eminence as an auteur with a truly coherent body of work, one both of...
Jul 19, 2023 · All the above are scenes and characters from the films of Edward Yang, a Taiwanese director of great breadth and intimacy who completed just eight-and-a-quarter works before dying of cancer in...
Jul 1, 2007 · Director Edward Yang, who ignited the Taiwan New Wave with his debut feature That Day On The Beach, died on Friday afternoon at his home in Beverly Hills from colon cancer, aged 59. Born in...
