Wu Nien-jen
Writing · Writer · Executive Producer · Director
Born Aug 5, 1952 · Juifang, Taipei, Taiwan
Active 1979–present · Awards: Asia's Most Influential Taiwan, National Cultural Award
Wu Nien-jen (Chinese: 吳念真; born 5 August, 1952) is a Taiwanese screenwriter, director, and writer. He is one of the most prolific and highly regarded scriptwriters in Taiwan and a leading member of the New Taiwanese Cinema, although he has…
Filmography
Day Off (2023) — Executive ProducerFly, Kite Fly (2015) — NarratorBeyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above (2013) — NarratorThe Year of Happiness and Love (2009) — Chen Ding HeIsland Etude (2006) — Tour Bus DriverYi Yi (2000) — N.J.Mahjong (1996) — Gangster in Black SuitA Borrowed Life (1995) — Director · WriterThe Puppetmaster (1993) — WriterHill of No Return (1992) — WriterJoe-Goody (1992) — WriterSong of the Exile (1990) — WriterA City of Sadness (1989) — Mr. Wu · WriterThe Dull-Ice Flower (1989) — WriterI Love Mary (1988)Daughter of the Nile (1987) — TutorThe Two of Us (1987) — ScreenplayDust in the Wind (1986) — WriterTaipei Story (1985) — ChenMy Favorite Season (1985) — Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-lawNature Is Quietly Beautiful (1984) — ScreenplayThat Day, on the Beach (1983) — Piano Tuner · WriterThe Sandwich Man (1983) — WriterSend in the Clowns (1983) — Screenplay