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Edward Yang (1947–2007)

Writer | Director | Actor

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. Growing up in Taipei... See full bio »

Born:

Te-Chang Yang
in Shanghai, China

Died:

(age 59) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
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2000 Yi Yi (written by)
 
1996 Mahjong
 
1994 A Confucian Confusion
 
1991 A Brighter Summer Day
 
1986 The Terrorizers
 
1985 Qing mei zhu ma
 
1983 That Day, on the Beach (writer)
 
1982 Guang yin de gu shi
 
1982 Winter of 1905
 
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2000 Yi Yi
Pianist in cello concert scene
 
1997 Chu lian wu xian Touch
 
1984 A Summer at Grandpa's
 
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2002 The Trigger (producer)
 
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1994 A Confucian Confusion (subtitles: english)
 
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2007 Pierre Rissient: Man of Cinema (documentary)
 
1998 Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema (documentary)
 
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Alternate Names:

Yang Dechang
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Trivia:

Michelangelo Antonioni is one of his favorite directors. See more »

Trademark:

He constantly reflects on the relationship between business and art in his films, and how business effects, corrupts, or alters art. See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio