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Wu Nien-jen
Born 1952-08-05Juifang, Taipei, Taiwan
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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Fly! Mountain Hawk-Eagle(narrator)Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming ChangRoleCaring for Black-Faced Spoonbill(narrator)Twelve Nights 2: Back to Day ZeroNarratorWhy Watch Yi Yi: A One and a Two...N.J. (archive footage) (uncredited)My Egg BoyOld Egg BoyFly, Kite FlyNarratorThe Boar KingRoleBeyond Beauty: Taiwan from AboveNarratorZone Pro Site: The Moveable FeastMaster Silly MortalIsland EtudeTour Bus DriverPure AccidentsRoleYi YiN.J.MahjongGangster in Black SuitKangaroo ManAn Chen-liA City of SadnessMr. WuI Love MaryRoleDaughter of the NileTutorTaipei StoryChenMy Favorite SeasonBi Bao-liang's brother-in-lawThat Day, on the BeachPiano TunerThat Day, on the BeachRole