Among other topics, he speaks about the directors approach to working with a. A brighter summer day was inspired by a true incident, a touchstone from yangs youth. Yang frames the film with recitations over the radio of the names of students graduating from the same school in 1960 and 61. Nov 25, 2011 a brighter summer day, the director edward yangs chronicle of disaffected youth in taiwan in 1960, seethes with the spirit of confused, ardent rebellion. Never seeing a legitimate home video release in north america despite its growing stature over time, the complete 237minute version of edward yangs a brighter summer day is being released on bluray by the criterion collection, who present the film in its original aspect ratio of 1. A brighter summer day never drags, in no small part because it makes this very particular time and placethe stomping grounds of yangs own childhoodfeel so vivid. Better late than never, the masterful a brighter summer.
A 35mm film print restored by martin scorseses world cinema foundation will be screened at the state theater in. A brighter summer day is a 1991 taiwanese epic comingofage drama film directed by. Among the most praised and soughtafter titles in all contemporary film, this singular masterpiece of taiwanese cinema, directed by edward yang, finally comes to home video in the united states. Popular videos a brighter summer day a brighter summer day topic. Mar 24, 2016 with edward yangs a brighter summer day finally available in the u. The 25year wait since its initial production makes its first day of official availability in the us all the brighter. This has led to many teenagers forming street gangs. A brighter summer day 1991 the criterion collection. After almost ten years of numerous private recordings and selfreleased recordings, the album marked the first time the project received wide distribution, with five hundred pressings in vinyl.
A brighter summer day is a 1991 taiwanese drama film directed by edward yang. The film takes place in the late 50searly 60s at a time when many chinese have fled to taiwan. Taiwanese culture is so rich and a brighter summer day sparked a bigger fire in me to long for more. Aug 07, 2016 his swan song, yi yi 2000, was his first film to receive distribution in the u. But his 1991 epic a brighter summer day has traveled a much rockier path to international recognition, having been available for decades only in abridged form on lowquality home video. The criterion collections bluray of a brighter summer day will be a welcome release for fans aware of this great filmmaker. A brighter summer day by edward yang chang kuoshu, elaine. Edward yangs fifth picture is a novelistic exploration of the meanings and contradictions of taiwanese cultural identity set in 1960, and based on a true incident weighing heavily on yangs own. Rent a brighter summer day 1991 starring chen chang and lisa yang on dvd and bluray. Edward yangs a brighter summer day was released earlier this year by the criterion collection. In the latest issue of cinema scope, jonathan rosenbaum writes.
A brighter summer day is a cinematic soul search, a hulking beast of a film that can only meagerly be described as epic. A brighter summer day is a 1991 taiwanese epic comingofage drama film directed by edward yang and is considered by most to be a masterpiece of contemporary. A brighter summer day is not so bright a day after youve seen the outcome, i can tell you that. Scott and manohla dargis discuss their favorite movies of 2011, from those that embrace oldfashioned cinema to more cosmic fare. A brighter summer day is a 1991 taiwanese epic comingofage drama film directed by edward yang and is considered by most to be a masterpiece of contemporary cinema. Download a brighter summer day 1991 1080p brrip x264 vppv torrent or any other torrent from video hd movies direct download via magnet link. Join us for a free community screening of edward yangs a brighter summer day. Apr 30, 2016 a trailer for edward yangs 1991 film a brighter summer day.
Edward yangs a brighter summer day a wonderful, classic piece of cinema. Opinions expressed in our articles are those of the authors and not of the film inquiry magazine. Recorded in 2014 exclusively for this release, chen is extremely candid about his disdain for acting prior to his working experience on a brighter summer day. Among the most praised and soughtafter titles in all contemporary film, this singular masterpiece of taiwanese cinema, directed by. An epic of the new taiwan cinema movement, director edward yangs a brighter summer day is a sweeping story of teenage rebellion during a time of transition for a generation of chinese refugees.
Based on a true story, primarily on a conflict between two youth gangs. A brighter summer day was released in 1991, is currently available for home viewing by the criterion collection. Among the most praised and soughtafter titles in all contemporary film, this singular masterpiece of taiwanese cinema, directed by edward yang is finally available for us audiences. The film is an extraordinarily large project for a chineselanguage film, not only for its duration of almost four hours, but also for its involvement of more than 100 amateur actors in different roles. A brighter summer day february 15th free screening. Mar 22, 2016 a brighter summer day is a cinematic soul search, a hulking beast of a film that can only meagerly be described as epic. Cleaning up a brighter summer day the criterion collection. A brighter summer day is one of the best films ive ever seen. Set in the early sixties in taiwan, a brighter summer day is based on the true story of a crime that rocked the nation. While much of a brighter summer day deals with heady themes of identity. Dec 29, 2011 the indie film industry shares their top 10 films of 2011.
With a four hour runtime, this masterpiece from taiwan is almost. A film of both sprawling scope and tender intimacy, this novelistic, patiently. The taiwan portrayed in a brighter summer day is a world in limbo, a dislocated society desperately seeking to make sense of itself. A brighter summer day, the director edward yangs chronicle of disaffected youth in taiwan in 1960, seethes with the spirit of confused, ardent rebellion. In some cases, he chooses to reflect his protagonists latent anxiety in the environment, as when a seemingly. A brighter summer days extended running time pays off. Aug 11, 2015 based from true story, primarily a conflict between two youth gangs, 14yearold young boys girlfriend conflict with the head of the gang for unclear reason, until finally there was a painfully incident. A trailer for edward yangs 1991 film a brighter summer day. A brighter summer day the criterion collection blu.
The story has a tragic ending and it is very well presented. Mar 21, 2016 set in the early sixties in taiwan, a brighter summer day is based on the true story of a crime that rocked the nation. All film clips taken from edward yangs a brighter summer day, property of janus. A brighter summer day is a 1991 taiwanese film directed by edward yang and starring chang chen. The indie film industry shares their top 10 films of 2011. Sirs spiral towards tragedy never stretches credibility, because yang takes the time to let it realistically occur, showing us each factor.
The new yorker may earn a portion of sales from products and. A brighter summer day is the debut studio album of burning star core, released in february 2002 by thin wrist recordings. Disc 2 continues the extras, including a brief but interesting interview with lead actor chen chang 18. One of the towering masterpieces of the 1990s, edward yangs breathtaking epic charts the comingofage of a teenage boy chang as he grows up amidst political turmoil, warring street gangs, and the encroaching influence of american pop culture in 1960s taiwan. A brighter summer day s extended running time pays off.
Chen chang,lisa yang,kuochu chang,elaine jin,chuan wang,han chang,hsiuchiung chiang,stephanie lai,chitsan wang,lawrence ko,chihkang tan,minghsin chang,chunlung jung,huikuo chou,ching. Rent a brighter summer day 1991 on dvd and bluray dvd. The film then proceeds to introduce two gangs of students, the little park. In this vast memory piece, from 1991, edward yang dramatizes the anguish of young people in taipei in 1959. Talking with screenwriter hung hung about a brighter summer day. From the poolhall headquarters of the 217 gang to the sodaclub hangout of their rivals to a local makeshift movie studio, every backdrop seems translated from the directors memories. The depth of the characters is something that id cherish from this experience. But i have to be fair and get honest that this was still a very accomplished film. A film of both sprawling scope and tender intimacy, this novelistic. A brighter summer day bluray disc, 2016, 2disc set. Better late than never, the masterful a brighter summer day. A brighter summer day operates on a number of levels. With chen chang, lisa yang, kuochu chang, elaine jin. The title of a brighter summer day is paraphrased from a lyric in elvis presleys are you lonesome tonight, a pivotal song representing the generational shift in taiwan in the early 1960s where teenagers are far more enraptured with western popular culture than the propaganda media being generated from china.
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