(1 of 4) The Films of Edward Yang 5: A Brighter Summer Day
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- The first of four videos on this film.
This first video sets forth non-spoiler general remarks of introduction and about the Criterion Collection blu ray release.
Edward Yang is probably my favourite director, it's a real shame he isn't better released outside of Asia.
Yes, unfortunately, I think his films Mahjong and A Confucian Confusion are not widely available. I have Japanese DVDs of these films and so I consider myself very fortunate, especially now because even these Japanese DVDs are currently out of print.
Despite it’s nearly four hour length, I’ve watched this film numerous times, the first time when I was deployed to the Middle East. It benefits that you don’t truly know what it’s about until the very end. If your heart doesn’t drop the moment it happens, you are not human. It transcends all languages and cultural barriers to be the most indicative representation of the human condition ever put to film.
Hello and wonderful comment. This makes me very happy to know that this film is being discovered and explored! Thank you so much for this comment. I agree with you completely. It does indeed speak to something universal about the human condition.
I agree that’s one of the most representative of the human emotion , so mundane and normal but with enormous impact
People didn't talk that much about Edward Yang. so grateful there is someone out there talked about his works so passionate and dedicated
Thank you so much for your very kind comment. The works of Yang really mean so much to me and so I am very happy when I receive a comment on the videos. What are your favorite works by Yang?
@@DaisukeBeppu @Daisuke Beppu Brighter summer day, of course. but in terms of filmaking style and technique, i think The Terrorizers is the most wonderful. i haven't seem taipei story, unfortunately. really hope i can see it soon. btw, keep making content like this. i'm. i would love to see you talk another taiwanese cinema classics like city of sadness or tsai min liang's rebel of neon god ✊
I went into this film knowing nothing and I was absolutely floored.
I am so happy to hear you say that! That is really great.
I’m extremely late to this video. I would just like to say that I have now watched “ a brighter summer day” and it absolutely floored me. Extremely powerful film. Great videos my dear friend. 👽🛸
I really love A Brighter Summer Day but in my eyes nothing overcomes Yi Yi.
Thank you very much! I plan to discuss Yi Yi very soon!
I watched this last week and I agree with getting confused on all the characters. But you are right with it being a perfect film. I will definitely watch it again soon because it is sooooo good
Thank you so much my friend for this. This really means so much. And yes, it holds up after many rewatches.
This film hit home for me because it allowed me to understand the environment my mother grew up in. She was 15 years old in 1961 when the film ends so I watched it thinking she could have associated with some of these characters in the film. She grew up in Daan district which may not have been as rough as Zhong Zheng district where the film takes place. I will always think of this film when I visit Guling street in that district.
Hello and wow, what a brilliant and lovely comment. Wow, and the connection mention with your mother as well. Wow. Thank you so much for sharing this.
@@DaisukeBeppu You love this film even more than I do. If you visit Taipei one day, we could gather up some TH-camrs who appreciate this film and other Taiwanese films to do some content if you're interested.
Yi Yi is one of my favorites of all time, but I still haven’t seen this film. It’s one of the next few Criterions I’d like to buy, I’m very excited to watch this film!
I think that if Yi Yi is one of your favorite films of all time, then you will almost surely love this film A Brighter Summer Day.
I just watched ‘A Brighter Summer Day’ yesterday for the first time. Over the weekend I had a movie marathon, and of all the movies I watched, this movie is the one that I’ve been thinking about the most. Such a beautiful movie and I’m excited to watch your review series for this!
Wow, thank you so much for this!!! I am so happy whenever someone mentions that they have seen this film!!!!
This film is both mundane and huge in scope at the same time. The events are mostly mundane, but the scope can be seen through the range of emotions that the characters and we the viewers go through. I absolutely love the way Yang shoots his films, the cinematography is flawless, I like that he doesn't move the camera that much, lots of still shots, and when the camera moves, it moves with the characters. Of course the sights in Taiwan look beautiful, which also makes the cinematography stand out more. A Brighter Summer Day is an amazing film, and I totally understand why it is one of your favorites, I personally prefer Yi Yi, but I love both, and lastly, I can't wait to watch Yang's other films like Taipei Story. The next time I'll watch both this and Yi Yi, I'll watch them with the commentaries.
Thank you so much for these great insights you make on the film, and on Yang's film-making style overall. Yes, you are absolutely right, and his camera work is sublime.
I think you would really enjoy Taipei Story as well, and so I can't wait to hear your thoughts about that film if you get a chance to see it.
You have a very soothing voice, which makes for an easy listen. Great video!
Hello and wow thank you so much for your kind words. You are very kind indeed!
Greetings from India to Daisuke. This movie's restoration by Criterion is as good as the film itself.
The film tells the story of ill minded Chinese government aims (which actually is not gone even today unfortunately, for example India-China and US-China problems these days)due to which people migrated and in a way or two their (and their children's) fate took a hugh turn because they left their well settled homes and their hard earned jobs and certificates.
Taiwanese people's lives are so clearly depicted in this film that even i (who live in India and have no experience of South East Asian culture and living on ground level) can easily travel to those times and space.
The film is able to reach that feat is only because it uses TIME as it's key ingredient...which is 3:57 hours...i mean any conscious film viewer literally can have an out of body experience on watching this film.
I have seen this movie only once but even right now i can say with 100 percent confidence that i will like this film much much more on 2nd viewing.
Thanks again to Daisuke for making more and more cinephiles informed about this film.
I am very happy to hear your reaction to the film. Yes, I think it is a film that rewards so much upon rewatch. I hope you further enjoy your journey with this great film.
This is such a comforting video. You're great :)
You are very kind to say that! Warmest regards and I hope you are well.
Greetings from Argentina. Edward Yang is one of my favourites directors of all time and A Brighter Summer Day keeps in my mind and heart since the first watched. Sadly here in Argentina Edward Yang and neither of the Taiwan New Wave aren't known even among the filmstudents.
Hello Lucas, and this comment makes me very happy! I am always so happy whenever I meet another fan of the films of Edward Yang. Thank you so much for this. You have really made my day! Cheers my friend!
As an early person too criterion, you have opened me to all these films on the label. And you seem like one of the nicest guys on the planet. Keep up the good work!
Hello Mixed Reviews, and thank you so much. You are very very kind. I hope you continue to enjoy your Criterion journey my friend.
@@DaisukeBeppu Thanks.
Just picked this up on the Criterion sale. Can’t wait to dive in. All the reviews have been glowing
Hello and thank you so much for letting me know! Yes, this is a great film. I hope you enjoy it my friend.
I discovered your channel i’m loving your content
You are very very kind! Thank you so much!
finally got around to watching it, i wish i hadn’t procrastinated watching this. what an amazing piece of art.
also great video ❤️
Thank you so much my dear friend for your comment and for reaching out to me the other day.
Another Edward Yang film I’ll need to put on the list. And it’s in the Criterion Collection as well! Thank you for sharing your love of this filmmaker and films Daisuke.
Yes, please do! I would love to hear your thoughts on this film if you get a chance to see it!
Thank you for the recommendation Daisuke.
After watching your video, am going to add Edward Yang to my directors to watch. Look forward to your other videos on this film.
Oh yes, Yang is a great filmmaker with some truly magnificent works. He died much too young which is such a tragedy. He had so many stories to tell and he left this world much too soon. Still, the work he made is really miraculous, and so I can't wait to hear your thoughts on his works when you get the chance to explore them, my friend!
Dude your vids are so great, keep on doing what you do, you have fans around the world
Hello and thank you so much! Wow, your comment is very lovely, and I am so humbled. You are so kind to say this! I am just very very lucky to be able to be a part of this online community, and to be able to meet a lot of film enthusiasts such as yourself.
Cheers and I hope you are well.
Daisuke Beppu No problem, Edward Yang is one of my favorite directors and i have been searching far and wide for a good review of A Brighter Summer day, and after finding this one I looked through your channel and was met with great content. Greetings from Peru
@@VineyardboatProductionsTM Thank you very much! That means a lot, because Edward Yang's films mean so much to me as well. What other films by Yang do you like?
Daisuke Beppu Yi Yi and Taipei Story, Yi Yi being one of my favorite films of all time.
I recently set aside time to watch this film after having heard about it for many many years, and I was disappointed. I thought it was a fine movie and there were things about it that I liked very much, but it did not live up to my expectations based on all the praise I'd heard for it. I've seen several of Edward Yang's films, and I enjoyed all of the others more than this one. I may watch it again a few years down the road and enjoy it more, as has been the case with several of my now favorite films.
Thank you so much for giving the film a chance, and not a problem at all. I totally understand what you are saying. And as you say, there are other Yang works that you have seen and really enjoyed, and so that also makes me very happy. And yes, if ever you decide to revisit this film, please let me know. I would be very interested to hear your thoughts on it.
Thanks, I will. Have you seen An Elephant Sitting Still? It's another 4-hour film, and in my opinion it is excellent.
I just saw this film for them first time on your recommendation, and I can’t thank you enough. I think it is now in my top 5 favorite films of all time! I’m very excited to move on to Yi Yi (and the rest of Yangs filmography if I can find it). My dream would be a criterion Yang boxset (or at least any english blu-rays with the same quality as this criterion release)
Hello The Glitch and thank you very much for your wonderful comment. I am so happy to hear that you saw this film. and yes, if a box set could happen one day, that would be really fantastic.
Hello Daisuke, I especially love this film that you’re discussing here. I enjoy your content, and you have inspired me to starting making videos about the Criterion Collection and other films as well.
Hello Sobertodeath, and thank you so much for your comment. And that is great about starting your own channel!
I’ve only seen Yi Yi from Edward Yang, and it was incredible, very excited to rewatch it, and I’m planning to purchase the “A Brighter Summer’s Day” on criterion soon!
Thank you so much for this, and yes, if you get A Brighter Summer Day, please let me know anytime what you think of it my friend! I would love to hear your thoughts on it! Take care my friend.
I just ordered this today on the Criterion sale. Can’t wait to dive in. You’re a true student. If you say this film is your favorite I’m betting the farm on this one. 😁
I just saw your comment on the other video. Cheers my dear friend.
Great video! I wasn’t planning on watching this for a little while because of how long it is, but your review has inspired me to check it out. I’ll watch it at some point in the next month or two and I’ll make sure to comment back on this video with my opinion.
Hello, koth! Thank you so much for your comment. I think you will really enjoy it. I would love to hear your thoughts on it when you get a chance.
Daisuke Beppu I saw this film today and it was incredible and tragic. This is one of those films where when it ends, I just stare speechlessly at the screen as the credits roll. Great stuff. This is up there with Mishima as my favorite Criterion films. I’d like to rewatch it at some point to take it all in in a more refined manner, but I was blown away by almost every aspect of this film.
@@kothgames Well done! This comment makes me very happy, and I am so happy to hear that the film has impacted you in the way that it did. Wow. This has made my day! Thank you so much for this.
Daisuke Beppu Yes, I’m excited to watch Yi Yi now. I’m interested to see your video on it. I actually watched ABSD a second time because I wanted to pick up more of the details I missed. Although this time around I split it up in 3 sections because I was a little busy. Definitely one of my favorite movie experiences I’ve had recently.
@@kothgames Well done on the second viewing! I am very happy to hear it! Yes, it is a film that has SOOOO many details that can be caught upon a second viewing and more viewings.
You can be the Asian Martin Scorsese.
What a kind thing to say! Thank you very much for the nice compliment. Cheers from Tokyo.
Dear Daisuke,
I really appreciate this video about what is perhaps my all-time favorite film. Would you say that watching the film with the audio commentary adds to the experience? Audio commentaries from critics have been a mixed bag for me so far.
Thank you very much for your comment! So, yes, I do touch briefly on the commentary by Tony Rayns and this film, in this video. So, I think that the Rayns commentary adds so many stories about the production (especially since Rayns knew Yang and they were corresponding, and in fact Rayns paid visits to the set during the shooting of the film, etc.), and Rayns is an expert in Asian cinema and he shows his expertise with this film, because there are some crucial insights that he makes (in particular and for example, the parallel structure between the story of the father and the story of the son (Xiao S'ir)). So, this is very helpful to me. of course, I do know and acknowledge that commentaries can be a bit hit and miss, but I think this Criterion commentary track is excellent. I hope that helps, and thank you again for your comment!
are there italian subtitles on the critarion dvd? thanks very much
Love from india...btw you look somewhat Ethan hawk😁
Hello and thank you very much! You are very kind. Cheers to you.
Daisuke, How often do you revisit films, such as "A Brighter Summer Day?" Do you go by emotion, olfactory memory jog or time of year? I realize you revisit to discuss and anylize film but I was curious if other factors played into it as well. I tend to revisit films such as "Departures" and "Tokyo GodFathers" around Christmas time. As well as revisiting others when remembering happy times watching films with family or friends. Such as watching "Captain Nemo and the Underwater City" with my Uncle at the long gone but always remembered Gilmore Drive-in Theater, near third and fairfax, across from the Farmers Market in LA. Now populated by the many shops and restaurants of "The Grove". Just a thought. All the Best, Signed Rich in Atlanta.
Dear heartfilmfire, thank you so much for your comment and for your great question. This is a hard question to answer, simply because I don't know if there is any kind of planned thing that goes into my choice. But I think it is more based on intuition and my mood more than anything else. And usually I don't usually watch films based on, say, the holiday season or anything like that, but once in a while I will get into the mood to watch more horror films during the Halloween season, but not always. I suppose that perhaps I have a strong sense during the new year that I will want to watch something "significant", but this word to me usually is based more on a subjective feeling rather than on any objective data. So all in all it really depends on my mood at the time.
But I really admire and respect those who watch certain films at certain times of the year. I think this is a great approach!
Just finished A Brighter Summer Day... You've already pointed out you're no expert (and I badly need an explanation), I just wanted to know if you have been to film school? Or you take cinema as a lifelong hobby
Thank you so much. By coincidence I just made a video talking about this topic. If you are interested: th-cam.com/video/QuflNCAZO0c/w-d-xo.html
why is yout glasses so biggie
Thank you so much for asking! So, these glasses are ones I wear for videos because I am a big fan of George Romero the filmmaker and he would often wear these kinds of large glasses in his interviews. So, as a kind of tribute or homage to George Romero, I like wearing these glasses for my TH-cam videos.
i cant help but feel you are adopting a persona. your choice of words masks vapid takes and you speak about criterion and their collection as if it is your religion.
Hello PortlyPete and I am sorry about that. Yes, alas it is not at all possible for me to prove to you whether this is genuine or not because you do not know my personally. That is I think unfortunately the thing about the internet generally I think. Though I do try my best, I think I need to work harder, so thank you for the reminder about that.
I hope you find what it is you are looking for on TH-cam or elsewhere regarding cinema discussion. Also I am sure that you have much better takes on this film than I could ever hope to have. So please enjoy your cinema journey and warmest regards all the same.