Joyard, Rehm
Tsai Ming-Liang
- ISBN 13:
- 9782906571907
- author:
- Joyard, Rehm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dis Voir
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 128
- Genre:
- Film theory & criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Tsai Ming-Liang: A Study of Solitude and Desire This in-depth study explores the work of Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang, known for his sensual and solitary films that often feature water as a symbol of emotion. His films depict the human body as a mysterious machine, turning bodily functions into metaphors for loneliness, desire, decay, and escape. Tsai's obsessive and isolated characters give his films a bleak outlook, yet they also embody a wry sense of absurdist humor. With a career spanning over a dozen full-length films, including notable works such as Rebels of Neon God, Vive l'Amour, and The River, Tsai has established himself as a unique voice in contemporary cinema. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Tsai's oeuvre, shedding light on his distinctive style and themes.
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