Hou Hsiao-hsien and Edward Yang filming at the pace of memory. Long takes, often non-professional actors, history mediated through daily life. The camera placed at a distance — watching rather than participating.
Taiwan New Cinema was a film reform movement initiated by young Taiwanese filmmakers and directors which took place from 1982 to 1987. Taiwan New Cinema films primarily showcase a realistic style with their depictions of subject matter close to the social reality, offering a retrospective look into the lives of the common people. Taiwan New Cinema brought about a new chapter for the cinema of Taiwan with its innovative form and unique style.