Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Tsai Ming-liang

Role / Field:

Pioneering Malaysian-Taiwanese filmmaker celebrated for Slow Cinema and the Second New Wave.

Born:

1957-10-27

Century / Era:

1957s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Journey

Innovation & Iconic Era

Legacy & Impact

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