Nien-Jen Wu

An influential figure in Taiwan's New Cinema movement, Nien-Jen Wu was born in 1952 in Keelung, Taiwan. Active for over three decades from the 1980s, he is recognized for his deeply moving dramas, particularly "A Borrowed Life" and "Dust in the Wind," both of which secured him numerous awards including the prestigious Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan. His authorial style is marked by a profound sense of realism and a deep connection with Taiwan's rural life and socio-political history.

From the heart, Nien-Jen Wu is a visionary storyteller who illuminates the human condition through his poignant and deeply resonant films.