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The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book (2011)
Directed by Lin Jing-jie
Documentary · 1h 43m
Wang Wen-xin, a revered novelist, is known for his deep appreciation of words and slow, deliberate writing style. He co-founded the literary magazine Modern Literature with classmates from National Taiwan University. His notable work, “Family Catastrophe,” published in 1973, was praised for its innovative language and realistic portrayal of interpersonal relationships. Another significant work, “Backed against the Sea,” took 25 years to complete and is celebrated for its modernist beauty. Wang is currently working on a new book, though its release date is unconfirmed.
Crew
- Director
- Lin Jing-jie
- Editor
- Chen Hsiao-Tong
Details
- Original title
- 他們在島嶼寫作：尋找背海的人
- Release date
- 2011-04-09
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- ZH
- Spoken languages
- Mandarin
- Countries
- Taiwan