139. HKIFF50: Interview with Tsai Ming-liang

<p><br></p><p>The seventh and final director interview Wilson conducted at this year’s Hong Kong International Film Festival is with the legendary Taiwanese filmmaker Tsai Ming-liang. Wilson asks one of his cinematic heroes about the state of filmmaking today, his methods for working with actors, and his decades-long collaboration with Lee Kang-sheng.</p><p>Kiss a melon in our FREE patreon, discord server, and our socials @ <a href="http://www.deepcutpod.com"><u>www.deepcutpod.com</u></a> </p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 intro</p><p>03:42 What do you hope new audiences will take from your films?</p><p>04:43 Rebels of the Neon god</p><p>06:20 Tsai and realism</p><p>07:35 The Hole</p><p>09:30 Tsai’s childhood</p><p>11:13 Theaters, streamers, and art museums</p><p>13:24 Video art versus narrative cinema</p><p>16:15 Fruits and vegetables (props and crops)</p><p>17:40 Abandoned buildings</p><p>19:27 Pacing and directing actors</p><p>21:22 Working with Lee Kang-sheng</p><p>22:35 Tsai’s Deep Cut picks</p>