In Conversation: Lee Kang-sheng and Yang Kuei-mei

Join renowned Taiwanese actors and Screen Icon Award recipients Lee Kang-sheng and Yang Kuei-mei as they explore their decades-long collaboration, often starring together in the visionary films of Tsai Ming-liang. Known for his depictions of urban ennui and alienation, Tsai has cast Lee and Yang in his critically acclaimed works like The River (1997), The Wayward Cloud (2005) and Stray Dogs (2013). Outside of their collaborations with Tsai, the actors are also active in many other recent film performances, most notably Lee in Stranger Eyes (2024) and Yang in Yen and Ai-Lee (2024).

Reuniting for the first time in over a decade, join us for this rare opportunity to hear from the trailblazers of contemporary Taiwanese cinema as they discuss their craft, artistic journeys, and how they have shaped both their own and each other’s creative paths. Explore the rich on- and off-screen dynamics, collaborative processes and unique methodologies that have come to define their work.

Conducted in Mandarin with English translation