Tsai Ming-liang

Director

Birthday October 27, 1957

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Malaysia

Age 66 years old

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About

A director in the Second New Wave of Taiwanese Cinema whose film Vive L'Amour won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Before Fame

He graduated from the Chinese Culture University of Taiwan in 1982 and worked as a TV director.

Trivia

He was ranked #18 on The Guardian's 2003 list of the greatest directors in the world.

Family Life

His parents were farmers who operated a noodle stall.

Associated With

His 2009 film Face featured actress Fanny Ardant.