Film
The Inspired Island: The Man behind the Book
2011 · 1h 43m · Documentary
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Overview
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
- Lin Jing-JieDirector
- Chen Hsiao-TongEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 9, 2011
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Chinese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Documentary
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