Rebels of the Neon God
One of Taiwan’s modern masters, Tsai Ming-liang, debuted with this gritty tale of teens negotiating the haunting spaces, physical and psychological, of modern city life.
Heralding the arrival of Taiwan’s great poet of urban alienation, Tsai Ming-liang’s debut drifts through the familiar haunts of a group of dejected Taipei teens: malls, video game arcades, the oppressive spaces of their own apartments. Regular Tsai anti-hero Lee Kang-sheng emerges as the central figure, quitting his college-prep classes to lose himself in the decaying cityscape. Shot through with dark humor and poetic imagery, Tsai’s film examines the spiritual crisis at the heart of modern life.
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Our 63rd New York Film Festival Talks featured a special conversation with With Hasan in Gaza director Kamal Aljafari, moderated by Film Comment editor Devika Girish.
Lucrecia Martel on Our Land (Nuestra Tierra), the Filmmaker’s First Feature Documentary
On the latest episode of FLC Luminaries, our video series that spotlights talent at all levels of the filmmaking process who uplift the art and craft of cinema, Our Land (Nuestra Tierra) director Lucrecia Martel discusses her expansive and enlightening first feature documentary.
Carla Simón on Her Poignantly Autobiographical Romería
This week we’re excited to present a conversation from the 63rd New York Film Festival with Romería director Carla Simón, moderated by NYFF Main Slate selection committee member Florence Almozini.
