“A marvel of delicacy and humor.” - Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
“A humanistic masterwork.” - Ed Gonzalez, Slant Magazine
“For three hours, the film observes its sprawling family with a quiet tenderness.” - Pat Padua, Washington City Paper
Wednesday, November 19, 6:00 p.m. & Thursday, November 20, 6:00 p.m. | The internationally embraced YI YI (A ONE AND A TWO . . .) follows a middle-class family in Taipei over the course of one year, beginning with a wedding and ending with a funeral. Whether chronicling middle-age father NJ’s tentative flirtations with an old flame or precocious young son Yang-Yang’s attempts at capturing reality with his beloved camera, Yang deftly imbues every gorgeous frame with a compassionate clarity. An undisputed masterwork, YI YI celebrates its 25th anniversary with a dazzling 4K restoration. Siskel Film Center exclusive.
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Best Director, Cannes Film Festival
Nominee - Palme d’Or, Cannes Film Festival
Winner - Netpac Award, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Winner - Best Foreign Language Film, New York Film Critics Circle Awards
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