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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).
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- Golden Horse Awards (1962) as Self
- 36 Questions (2020) Cast
- Yi Yi (2000) as N.J.
- A City of Sadness (1989) Writer
- The Year of Happiness and Love (2009) as Chen Ding He
- Taipei Story (1985) as Chen
- Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing? (1983) Writer
- 10 Plus 10 (2011) Director
- Mahjong (1996) as Gangster in Black Suit
- Song of the Exile (1990) Writer
- Zodiac Killers (1991) Writer
- End of the Road (1993) Screenplay
- Osmanthus Alley (1987) Writer
- Dust in the Wind (1986) Writer
- Zone Pro Site: The Moveable Feast (2013) as Master Silly Mortal
- Day Off (2023) Executive Producer
- My Egg Boy (2016) as Old Egg Boy
- Daughter of the Nile (1987) as Tutor
- Fatal Recall (1991) Screenplay
- The Sandwich Man (1983) Writer
- The Dull-Ice Flower (1989) Writer
- All the King's Men (1983) Screenplay
- That Day, on the Beach (1983) Writer
- My American Grandson (1991) Writer
- The Woman of Wrath (1984) Writer
- The Puppetmaster (1993) Writer
- Hill of No Return (1992) Writer
- Chivalrous Legend (1998) Writer
- Forever Friends (1995) Screenplay
- A Borrowed Life (1995) Director
- My Favorite Season (1985) as Bi Bao-liang's brother-in-law
- Story of a Bride (1985) Screenplay
- The Merry Couple (1981) Screenplay
- Lessons of the Playground (1989) Screenplay
- The Third Bridge (1988) Writer
- Love Is Grown with Flower (1987) Writer
- Kangaroo Man (1995) as An Chen-li
- Old Mao's Second Spring (1984) Writer
- Winter Break (1989) Screenplay
- Island Etude (2006) as Tour Bus Driver
- Taste of Mercy (1985) Writer
- Gangland Odyssey (1988) Screenplay
- The Boar King (2014) Cast
- Send in the Clowns (1983) Screenplay
- Nature Is Quietly Beautiful (1984) Screenplay
- North South West East (1984) Screenplay
- Ghost Chasers (1985) Screenplay
- Gone with Honor (1979) Screenplay
- The Blind Love (1979) Screenplay
- The Switch (1982) Screenplay
- Free Beats: The Musical Journey of CHEN Ming Chang (2023) Cast
- Joe-Goody (1992) Writer
- Two Painters (1989) Screenplay
- Beyond Beauty: Taiwan from Above (2013) as Narrator
- Once We Were Together (1981) Screenplay
- Myth of a City (1985) Writer
- All for Tomorrow (1988) Screenplay
- I Love Mary (1988) Cast
- Spring Fever (1981) Screenplay
- Honor Thy Father (1989) Screenplay
- Is Q Still Alive? (1983) Screenplay
- Taipei Sweet Heart (1982) Screenplay
- I Shall Return (1982) Screenplay
- Return of the Electric Love (1982) Screenplay
- Autumn Tempest (1988) Screenplay
- Sunless Days (1990) Writer
- Super Warrior (1982) Screenplay
- The First Stitch (1984) Screenplay
- Buddha Bless America (1996) Director
- Sir, Tell Me Why? (1988) Screenplay
- Wanpi Nansheng Qiao Nusheng (1984) Screenplay
- Portrait of a Fanatic (1982) Story
- Sailing for Tomorrow (1980) Screenplay
- Super Citizen Ko (1995) Screenplay
- Lao ke de zui hou yi ge chun tian (1988) Writer
- The Loser, the Hero (1985) Screenplay
- A Lily in the Valley (1982) Screenplay
- Be My Lovely Child Again (1987) Writer
- Beautiful 2013 (2013) Director
- The Two of Us (1987) Screenplay
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Where can I watch Wu Nien-jen films in the UK?
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What are Wu Nien-jen's most popular films?
Most-watched Wu Nien-jen films currently: Yi Yi (2000), A City of Sadness (1989), Taipei Story (1985), Papa, Can You Hear Me Sing? (1983), 10 Plus 10 (2011).
What TV shows has Wu Nien-jen appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Golden Horse Awards (1962), 36 Questions (2020), The Year of Happiness and Love (2009).
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