Tsai Ming-liang

A master of minimalist cinema, Tsai Ming-liang was born in 1957 in Kuching, Malaysia, and has been actively directing films since 1989. He is known for his work in the drama genre, with his most notable films including "Vive L'Amour," which won the Golden Lion at the 51st Venice International Film Festival, and "Stray Dogs," which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 70th Venice International Film Festival. His authorial style is characterized by long takes, minimal dialogues, and a focus on urban alienation and the human condition. Ming-liang is not just a filmmaker, he is a poet of the screen, painting vivid pictures of loneliness and longing with each frame.