Hoezo in KINO

This anthology film, directed by four different directors, is historically significant as it launched the Taiwan New Wave. All directors were newcomers to filmmaking, including Edward Yang. It might be difficult to see its significance nowadays, but it’s important to realize its historical importance. It was the first film that broke away from the usual escapism, melodramas and action genres for the masses, which were no longer serving the audiences. The directors wished to create cinema that reflected contemporary  life by focusing on the stories of ordinary people with an emphasis on different life stages and coming-of-age stories. Taiwanese New Wave got kickstarted and would later refine these themes, narrative and cinematic style even further, as we will see in other films that are a part of  this program.