Best Taiwanese Movies from the 90s, Ranked
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- 07 Apr 2023
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Looking for a Taiwanese movie to watch? These ones from the 90s should be on your list.
Taiwanese movies have been big for international movie lovers for years, although they have been relatively unknown in the broader entertainment world. Some of the most celebrated directors working today in film, including Hou Hsiao-hsien, Tsai Ming-liang, and the deceased Edward Yang, have created some of the most iconic movies in international cinema history. Film came to the island country when it was under the colonial rule of the Japanese Empire, and despite struggles with political power and the threat of war, Taiwanese movies have continued to persevere. The dramas coming out of the country, too, remain popular throughout Asia and the world, showing that there is a growing market for Taiwanese entertainment out there.
However, one of the biggest eras in Taiwanese cinema is the 90s. The big directors all became active during the late-80s and 90s, building a chunk of their filmography during the decade before the 2000s hit. The Taiwanese New Wave of movies came before the 90s, but the second round of movies under this classification was released during this defining decade, establishing unique aesthetics to the country’s national cinema and depicting the everyday struggles of individuals. Ang Lee, considered a second New Wave director, emerged on the scene at this time. That said, these are the best Taiwanese movies from the nineties ranked.
12. Ah Chung
Released in 1996, Ah Chung is the work of director Tso-chi Chang. The story focuses on a high school boy named Ah Chung, who is dealing with a plethora of issues upon graduating from high school. Not only is his family life troubled, but also his personal life. When his mother gets fed up with what is happening to him, she sends her son to a boot camp in hopes that he will come out of it a changed man. However, due to the nature of what Ah Chung experienced, he has quite a bit of trauma to overcome. Read More…
