Edward Yang
Biography
Edward Yang was a Taiwanese filmmaker and pioneer of the Taiwanese New Wave, known for his singular visual style and exploration of themes such as tradition vs. modernity in films like "A Summer at Grandpa's" (1984) and "Yi Yi" (2000), which earned him the Best Director Award at Cannes. Born in Shanghai in 1947, Yang grew up in Taiwan and studied electrical engineering before pursuing a career in film. His distinctive filmmaking approach has made him one of the greatest filmmakers of Taiwanese cinema.