Hou Hsiao-hsien
Hou Hsiao-hsien is a celebrated Taiwanese film director and screenwriter, recognized for his significant contributions to cinema, particularly in the Taiwanese New Wave movement. His films often explore themes of memory and identity, and he is best known for works like 'A City of Sadness,' which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival in 1989. Hou's mentorship of Shu Qi has played a crucial role in her artistic development.
Born on Apr 08, 1947 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 57,764 | $2,700,000 | 2,389$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 27,566 | $670,000 | 775$ |
| Totals | 2 | 89,090,286 | 85,330 | $3,370,000 | 3,164$ |
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Taiwan:
Hou Hsiao-Hsien is an acclaimed Taiwanese director known for his influence on Shu Qi's career.
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France:
Hou Hsiao-hsien is recognized for his contributions to the aesthetic renewal of cinema in Asia.
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Taiwan:
Shu went on to thank her mentor, renowned Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien, whose film A City of Sadness won the Golden Lion Award.
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