Hou Hsiao-hsien

Screenwriting

2 titles

The Assassin

Movie2015

9th century China. 10-year-old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Movie1985

An autobiographical film based on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien's memories of his youth growing up in Taiwan after emigrating from mainland China.

Directing

3 titles

The Assassin

Movie2015

9th century China. 10-year-old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.

Millennium Mambo

Movie2001

The youthful Vicky is torn between two men, Hao-Hao and Jack. At night she works as a PR person at a night club to support both of them. Hao-Hao keeps vigilance over her all the time, no matter she is on or off the job. He checks her charge accounts, telephone bills, mobile phone records, and even her body odor in an attempt to trace Vicky’s activities. She cannot stand him any longer; she runs away.

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Movie1985

An autobiographical film based on Taiwanese director Hou Hsiao-hsien's memories of his youth growing up in Taiwan after emigrating from mainland China.

Producing

2 titles

The Assassin

Movie2015

9th century China. 10-year-old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.

Raise the Red Lantern

Movie1991

China in the 1920s. After her father's death, 19 year old Songlian is forced to marry the much older lord of a powerful family. With three wives already, each living in a separate house within the great castle, there is fierce competition for his attention and the privileges that are gained. This competition gets out of hand.

Ratings

Filmography

Screenwriting

The Assassin

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Directing

The Assassin

Millennium Mambo

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Producing

The Assassin

Raise the Red Lantern

Miscellaneous Crew

The Assassin

Millennium Mambo

Raise the Red Lantern

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Biography

Ratings

Filmography

Screenwriting

The Assassin

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Directing

The Assassin

Millennium Mambo

The Time to Live and the Time to Die

Producing

The Assassin

Raise the Red Lantern

Miscellaneous Crew

The Assassin

Millennium Mambo

Raise the Red Lantern

The Time to Live and the Time to Die