Monday, January 22, 7:45 p.m. (Encore) | Set in 1990s Taipei, Yang’s expansive satire documents a group of self-involved city dwellers whose imperfect and complicated professional and personal lives mirror the swiftly evolving modernization of the country. Witty and irreverent, set against the backdrop of the bustling and bursting city, A CONFUCIAN CONFUSION finds Yang ever searching for the soul of the place he calls home. The new 4K restoration was undertaken by the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute with the support of Kaili Peng and Kaleidoscope Pictures.
Awards & Nominations
Nominee - Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Best Feature Film, Golden Horse Film Festival
Winner - Best Supporting Actor (Bosen Wang), Golden Horse Film Festival
Winner - Best Supporting Actress (Elaine Jin), Golden Horse Film Festival
Winner - Best Original Screenplay, Golden Horse Film Festival
Edward Yang: Cities and Souls: Including brand-new restorations of MAHJONG and A CONFUCIAN CONFUSION, this five-film retrospective of Edward Yang (1947–2007) celebrates the Taiwanese auteur’s vital contribution to the Taiwanese New Wave, his masterful explorations of past and present, his patient, nuanced portrayals of authentic relationships, and his rich, interconnected narratives. View full series.
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu