▲ A Confucian Confusion, Courtesy of the Janus Film

CGV Arthouse is set to host a dedicated exhibition and screening event spotlighting the influential Taiwanese filmmaker Edward Yang from August 7 to 20. This special retrospective marks the first presentation of Yang’s 1994 action comedy “A Confucian Confusion” in South Korea.

As part of its commitment to showcasing independent and art films, CGV Arthouse will present seven of Yang's seminal works during this period. The lineup includes “In Our Time” (1982), “That Day, on the Beach” (1983), “Taipei Story” (1985), “Terrorizers” (1986), “A Brighter Summer Day” (1991), and “Yi Yi” (2000), in addition to “A Confucian Confusion.” 

Edward Yang, a key figure in the Taiwan New Wave movement alongside Hou Hsiao-hsien and Tsai Ming-liang, is celebrated as one of the most significant filmmakers in Taiwanese cinema. His distinctive cinematic style is characterized by deliberate pacing, long takes, static shots, minimal close-ups, and a focus on empty spaces and cityscapes.

▲ The poster of the exhibition, Courtesy of CGV

Yang’s films often explore the societal shifts impacting Taiwan’s middle class, illustrating the tension between modernity and tradition and reflecting on how greed can influence or corrupt artistic expression.

“A Confucian Confusion,” Yang’s fifth urban Taiwan-set film, will be released in local theaters later this year. This satirical comedy tracks the intertwined lives of a group of friends and lovers over a period of three days and two nights, and it was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. Edward Yang also won the Best Director Award at Cannes in 2000 for his critically acclaimed romance drama “Yi Yi.”

Tickets for Edward Yang’s screenings can be reserved through the CGV mobile application or official website.

Since its inception in 2017, CGV Arthouse has hosted numerous special exhibitions featuring global auteurs, including Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Yasujiro Ozu, Eric Rohmer, Wong Kar-wai, Christian Petzold, and Hirokazu Koreeda.

Sayart / Nao Yim, yimnao@naver.com