Three Times Hou Hsiao Hsien [cracked] -
Hou Hsiao-hsien refuses to answer. Instead, he suggests that . It is always a time you remember—or a time you imagine. The pool hall girl in 1966 dreams of the revolution. The courtesan in 1911 dreams of modernity. The photographer in 2005 dreams of the past.
The final segment, "A Lonely Man," is set in the present day and centers around a famous pop star (played by Shu Qi) who becomes involved with a young man (played by Wang Luodan). This segment grapples with the isolation and disconnection of modern life. three times hou hsiao hsien
Lastly, 'The Puppetmaster' (1993) cements Hou's reputation as a cinematic poet. Based on the life of Li Pi-Hua, a renowned Taiwanese puppeteer, the film deconstructs the boundaries between reality and performance. Rich in texture and visual metaphor, 'The Puppetmaster' won the 1994 Best Director award at Cannes. Hou Hsiao-hsien refuses to answer