Description
A Confucian Confusion explores the romantic and professional entanglements of a group of Taipei urbanites navigating shifting cultural values, while Mahjong follows a young man who becomes tangled with gangsters, expatriates, and family drama. Yang’s direction blends wit, irony, and poignancy, portraying a Taiwan in transition. Criterion’s restoration enhances the lush cinematography and nuanced performances, while extras include interviews, essays, and contextual documentaries about Yang’s impact on New Taiwanese Cinema. Together, these films offer a layered portrait of ambition, morality, and connection in the modern city.
Olaitan –
A Confucian Confusion / Mahjong” is more than just a film guide. It unpacked the layers of Yang’s satire with insightful cultural context, making the films resonate even deeper. The book’s crisp, intelligent writing transformed my viewing experience into a truly enriching intellectual journey.