Acclaimed by Luminaries Such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, Inuhiko Yomota, and Katsuya Tomita

Edward Yang, a film director who, alongside Hou Hsiao-hsien, spearheaded the Taiwanese New Wave cinema of the 1980s and 90s. Until his untimely death at the age of 59 in 2007, he directed a total of seven feature films and one short film, each with a distinct style, including "Couples" (1996) and "Yi Yi" (2000).

Among these, his third feature film, "The Terrorizers," is his breakthrough work. It captivated fans with its enigmatic narrative and meticulous structure, while delicately capturing the psychology of a teenage girl spiraling into crime. The film depicts the crisis facing contemporary society, where a girl's casual act can destroy the peaceful daily lives of strangers, suggesting that anyone can unknowingly become a "terrorizer" who harms others.

While a mystery ensemble drama depicting the madness and loneliness lurking within everyday life, it is also a universal human drama that resonates with everyone living today, earning critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival and elsewhere. This marks its first theatrical release in Japan in 19 years, since 1996.

Taipei in the 1980s: Madness and Loneliness Unveiled

The setting is Taipei in the 1980s. A morning filled with the sound of gunshots. Shiao-an, a mixed-race girl, escapes a police raid. Shao-ching, a photographer, accidentally captures her image. Dr. Li, who sees an opportunity for advancement after his superior's sudden death, and his novelist wife, Yi-fen, who is struggling with writer's block. Though they have no connection, a single prank call from Shiao-an sets off a bizarre chain reaction, leading to a nightmarish tragedy.

At Theater Image Forum, it will be shown for a limited four-week run from Saturday, March 14th, to Friday, April 10th. During this period, the omnibus film "In Our Time," featuring Edward Yang's directorial debut, will also be screened.



"The Terrorizers"
Now Showing Sequentially Nationwide, Including Theater Image Forum, Starting Saturday, March 14th
Director & Screenplay | Edward Yang
Cast | Cora Miao, Li Li-chun, Chin Shih-chieh, Kuei Ya-lei, Wang An, Ma Xiao-chun, Huang Chia-ching
1986 | Hong Kong, Taiwan | 109 min | Original Title "恐怖份子"
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