One of world cinema's most dynamic and highly regarded auteurs, Hou Hsiao-hsien has influenced entire generations of filmmakers and was once dubbed one of the three directors most crucial to the future of cinema.
Cute Girl (1980) A young bride-to-be falls for a laid-back land surveyor whilst visiting her family in the countryside. Conceived as a commercial vehicle for popular Hong Kong singer Kenny Bee, this romantic comedy was Hou Hsiao-hsien's debut feature.
The Green, Green Grass of Home (1982) A substitute teacher (again played by Kenny Bee) moves to a remote village, where he falls in love with another teacher at the local school.
The Boys from Fengkuei (1983) Three young men leave their fishing village for the city to look for work, where they face some harsh realities about growing up. The film which established Hou Hsiao-hsien as a leading figure of the Taiwanese New Wave, 'The Boys from Fengkuei' was rapturously received in Europe and is often considered the director's first mature masterwork.
Chinese LPCM Mono, Mandarin LPCM Mono, Taiwanese LPCM Mono
Subtitles:
English
Formats:
Pal
Aspect Ratio:
Various
Colour:
Colour
BLU-RAY Regions:
B
Bonus:
Video essays on all three films by Adrian Martin and Cristina Alvarez Lopez; Happy New Year (Cute Girl); A Sweet Little Village (The Green, Green Grass of Home); I'm Still There (The Boys from Fengkuei)
Disc 1:
This disc includes the following episodes:
1. Cute Girl
2. The Green Green Grass Of Home
Disc 2:
This disc includes the following episodes:
3. The Boys From Fengkuei
4. Happy New Year - Cute Girl Video Essay
5. A Sweet Little Village - The Green, Green Grass of Home Video Essay
6. I'm Still there - The Boys From Fengkuei Video Essay
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