Wu Nien-jen
Writing
Born: 1952-08-05 in Juifang, Taipei, Taiwan
Biography
Wu Nien-jen (Chinese: 吳念真; born 5 August, 1952) is a Taiwanese screenwriter, director, and writer. He is one of the most prolific and highly regarded scriptwriters in Taiwan and a leading member of the New Taiwanese Cinema, although he has also acted in a number of films, like Edward Yang's film Yi Yi (2000).
Known For
Golden Horse Awards
Self
36 Questions
Yi Yi
NJ
The Year of Happiness and Love
Chen Ding He
A City of Sadness
Mr. Wu
Taipei Story
Chen
Mahjong
Gangster in Black Suit
That Day, on the Beach
Piano Tuner
That Day, on the Beach
Daughter of the Nile
Tutor
Kangaroo Man
An Chen-li
My Egg Boy
Old Egg Boy
Fly! Mountain Hawk-Eagle
(narrator)
Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above
Narrator
Why Watch Yi Yi: A One and a Two...
N.J. (archive footage) (uncredited)
Twelve Nights 2: Back to Day Zero
Narrator
Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast
Master Silly Mortal
Pure Accidents
My Favorite Season
Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-law
Fly, Kite Fly
Narrator
The Boar King
Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming Chang
I Love Mary
Caring for Black-Faced Spoonbill
(narrator)
Island Etude
Tour Bus Driver