Dust in the Wind

film by Hou Hsiao-hsien [1986]

Also known as: “Lianlian fengchen”

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Dust in the Wind (1986) is a film by Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien. It is a semiautobiographical coming-of-age story set in rural southern Taiwan, characteristic of Hou's early work that emphasized realism and a measured pace. The film is known for its distinctive style, featuring long shots and takes with minimal camera movement, allowing characters' actions to convey their situations more effectively than dialogue. It is part of Hou's exploration of Taiwanese history and family life, a hallmark of his filmmaking career.12

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…such as Lianlian fengchen (1986; Dust in the Wind) and Beiqing chengshi (1989; A City of Sadness). The latter film detailed the February 28, 1947, massacre by mainland Chinese of local Taiwanese demonstrating in the city of Taipei. The subject remained taboo in China for decades after the massacre, and…
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…such as Lianlian fengchen (1986; Dust in the Wind) and Beiqing chengshi (1989; A City of Sadness). The latter film detailed the February 28, 1947, massacre by mainland Chinese of local Taiwanese demonstrating in the city of Taipei. The subject remained taboo in China for decades after the massacre, and…
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