Cast · Writer

Nien-Jen Wu

1952

Active years (films on this site)

1983–2000

Genres

DramaComedyCrimeHistory

Schools and movements

Taiwan New CinemaContemporary Asian CinemaSlow and Contemplative Cinema

Directors worked with

Edward Yang3 filmsLLi Youning1 filmHou Hsiao-hsien1 filmAnn Hui1 filmWWang Tung1 filmWan Jen1 film

Biography

Wu Nien-jen is a Taiwanese screenwriter, director, and writer. He is one of the most prolific and highly regarded scriptwriters in Taiwan and a leading member of the New Taiwanese Cinema, although he has also acted in a number of films. He starred in Edward Yang's 2000 film Yi Yi. Wu is a well-known supporter of the Democratic Progressive Party and has filmed commercials for the party.

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Awards and honours

International

• Asia's Most Influential Taiwan 2021
• National Cultural Award

8 films on this site

1. That Day, on the Beach 1983 · Edward Yang · IMDb 7.6 · Writer
2. Old Mao's Second Spring 1984 · Li Youning · IMDb 7.5 · Writer
3. Taipei Story 1985 · Edward Yang · IMDb 7.6 · Cast
4. Daughter of the Nile 1987 · Hou Hsiao-hsien · IMDb 7.0 · Cast
5. Song of the Exile 1990 · Ann Hui · IMDb 7.4 · Writer
6. Hill of No Return 1992 · Wang Tung · IMDb 8.1 · Writer
7. Super Citizen Ko 1995 · Wan Jen · IMDb 7.1 · Writer
8. Yi Yi 2000 · Edward Yang · IMDb 8.1 · Cast