Pao-chen Tang

Pao-chen Tang, Lecturer of Chinese Cultural Studies will be discussing Hou Hsiao-Hsien's 1981 film, Cheerful Wind (風兒踢踏踩).
Because of their seeming disjuncture from Hou’s privileged aesthetic on both thematic and stylistic fronts, Hou’s films before the New Cinema period, including Cute Girl (1980), Cheerful Wind (1981), have often been overlooked when critics evaluate Hou’s artistic trajectory and achievement. Topics we will cover include the film’s engagement with the city/country division, the romance genre, and stardom.
Participants are invited to view the film in advance, which is available through DVD and various streaming services, including the online platform offered by Taiwan Film Festival Edinburgh this year. Links to watch the film are included on both the MCI Events webpage, and the Eventbrite registration page.