國影電影編號：M2023_07_015

放映規格：DCP

級別：輔12級

片長：237分鐘

發音：華語

字幕：中英

楊德昌 Edward YANG｜臺灣 Taiwan｜1991｜DCP｜Color｜237min

1991 金馬獎最佳劇情片、原著劇本 Best Feature Film & Best Original Screenplay, Golden Horse Awards

1991 法國南特影展最佳導演 Best Director, Nantes Three Continent Festival

★ 本片監製詹宏志將出席映後座談 Post-screening Q&A with Executive Producer Jan Hung-tze

在物質與精神都匱乏的1960年代，就讀建中夜間部的小四，承擔著家中對他的期待。他與三五好友恣意享受青春。然而，小四愛上老大的女友小明後難以自拔，少年的理想愛情與殘酷現實，逐漸凝結成臺灣政治高壓年代裡父執輩不幸生命的縮影。電影於解嚴後推出，楊德昌融入大量個人記憶，在節制的影像技法下洶湧著澎湃情感。為了有更好的製作條件，他自組工作室，啟用大批新人，點燃無數創作的火苗。

「為什麼臺灣會有今天？其實跟那個時代非常有關係。那個時代有很多線索可以讓我們看清楚現在這個年代，這是我做這個片子最大的動力。臺灣是一個非常特殊的環境，為什麼我們很少去提醒自己，我相信這跟整個群體自信心有關，對自己沒有自信才不會去想這些。」——楊德昌

Set in Taiwan during the repressive 1960s, A Brighter Summer Day follows Xiao Si’r, a high school student burdened with familial expectations, seeking solace in youthful indulgence. He falls in love with Xiao-ming, the girlfriend of the group leader. Their young and idealistic romance collides with the harsh realities of life. Against Taiwan's politically charged backdrop, the film offers a glimpse into the tragic destiny of the older generation. The film was released after martial law was lifted; Edward Yang embedded his memories into it and masterfully channeled intense emotions with its restrained narrative rhythm. Yang's pursuit of better production conditions led to establishing his studio, fueling creativity with emerging talents.

"Why has Taiwan become what it is today? In fact, It's closely connected to that era. Clues from that time can help us understand the present, which drives my work. Taiwan's environment is unique. So why do we rarely remind ourselves of this? It has to do with the lack of self-confidence collectively, as we overlook such matters when we lack confidence in ourselves." —Edward Yang