Wu Nien-jen

Born: 1952-08-05

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 also acted in a number of films, like Edward Yang's film Yi Yi (2000).


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Yi Yi

as N.J.
Released: 2000-09-20

Each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through...

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A City of Sadness

as Mr. Wu
Released: 1989-10-21

The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror", mainland China's political repression...

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Taipei Story

as Chen
Released: 1985-05-01

A young woman urgently seeks to navigate the maze of contemporary Taipei and find a future. She...

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That Day, on the Beach

as Piano Tuner
Released: 1983-04-11

Two friends who haven't seen each other for thirteen years reunite. One is a successful concert...

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Mahjong

as Gangster in Black Suit
Released: 1996-12-07

Winston Chen, a prominent businessman, goes missing after racking up $100 million in debts to...

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Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above

as Narrator
Released: 2013-11-01

Documenting Taiwan from an aerial perspective offering a glimpse of Taiwan's natural beauty as...

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Daughter of the Nile

as Tutor
Released: 1987-08-22

Lin Hsiao-yang tries to keep her family together while working as a waitress at Kentucky Fried...

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Island Etude

as Tour Bus Driver
Released: 2006-11-22

Ming-Hsang, a deaf college student, meets interesting people as he cycles around Taiwan before...

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Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast

as Master Silly Mortal
Released: 2013-08-16

More than 20 years ago, there were three "Ban Dou" master chefs who dominated the catering...

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My Egg Boy

as Old Egg Boy
Released: 2016-09-23

Even in modern-day Taipei, women feel the societal pressure to get married and have children...

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Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming Chang

as uncredited
Released: 2023-11-17

CHEN Ming-chang, exposed to Western music, from The Beatles to Bob Dylan, often taught himself...

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My Favorite Season

as Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-law
Released: 1985-03-05

Bi Bao-Liang is a 29 year-old man who believes that he will have bad luck if he touches a woman...

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Kangaroo Man

as An Chen-li
Released: 1995-01-07

"Kangaroo Man" is produced by China Film Co., Ltd., directed by Liu Yiming drama, Qiu Xinzhi,...

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I Love Mary

as uncredited
Released: 1988-09-02

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Twelve Nights 2: Back to Day Zero

as Narrator
Released: 2020-11-27

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Fly, Kite Fly

as Narrator
Released: 2015-11-20

The black kite, generally referred to as “the eagle” in Taiwan, used to be very widespread and...

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Caring for Black-Faced Spoonbill

as (narrator)
Released: 2023-03-24

A documentary took more than 30 years to pursue a migrating bird, black-faced spoonbill.

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36 Questions

as uncredited
First aired: 2020-06-01

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Golden Horse Awards

as Self
First aired: 1962-10-31

The Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (Chinese: 台北金馬影展; pinyin: Táiběi Jīnmǎ...

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The Year of Happiness and Love

as Chen Ding He
First aired: 2009-08-07

Jiang Chen-bo is a loser without prospects for success, until a surprise promotion becomes the...

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