Taiwanese New Wave for beginners - Top 5 films

A round up of 5 of our favorite films from the Taiwanese New Cinema (First Wave) that are perfect choices for beginners.

Note: “Healthy Realism” is the more accurate translation, however, I’ve always preferred “Health Realism” as it, for me at least, sounds way better.

Links

'New Taiwan Cinema in the 80s' by Douglas Kellner - https://www.ejumpcut.org/archive/onlinessays/JC42folder/80sTaiwanCinema.html

Hou Hsiao-Hsien - Introduction (personal) - https://youtu.be/4iZYFHKed4I

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