Hou Hsiao-hsien

Hou Hsiao-hsien

director Taiwan

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
24,204
Power
681$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 1 9.00 0.10% +0% 23,816,775 24,204 $670,000 681$
Totals 1 23,816,775 24,204 $670,000 681$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan 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. 9

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Shu Qi’s ‘Girl’ shortlisted at Venice Film Festival