Colonization leaves lasting scars on populations, and uncertainty over national control creates emotional turmoil. Taiwan, once dominated by various foreign powers, experienced significant change after the end of martial law in the late 1980s, leading to a surge in new cultural expressions. New Taiwanese Cinema emerged, highlighted by filmmakers like Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edward Yang, who explored complex themes of identity and alienation. Their films, grounded in arthouse sensibilities, pushed artistic boundaries while reflecting the nation’s growing consciousness over its fragile democratic independence amidst pressures from mainland China.
The end of martial law in the late 1980s coincided with a new freedom of expression in Taiwan, marked by a questioning identity and cultural exploration.
New Taiwanese Cinema emerged in the 1980s, producing filmmakers like Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edward Yang who addressed Taiwan's national identity crisis through unique arthouse films.
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