Tsai Ming-liang
Biography
Tsai Ming-liang is a Malaysian-Taiwanese filmmaker and celebrated director of Taiwanese cinema, known for his contributions to the "Second New Wave" movement. Born in Malaysia to Hakka Chinese parents, he graduated from Chinese Culture University's Drama and Cinema Department in 1982 and went on to direct numerous films, including Vive L'Amour (1994), which earned him a Golden Lion award. His works often explore themes of identity and belonging.