Three Times Hou Hsiao Hsien

The silent film aesthetic acts as a metaphor for the voicelessness of the Taiwanese people under colonial rule, while the rigid, formal manners of the era contrast with the longing for freedom.

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The setting, whether a 1960s pool hall or a 1911 tea house, is as crucial as the characters, reflecting their inner lives and the historical, political, and social landscape of Taiwan. The silent film aesthetic acts as a metaphor