“Even when they are placed in the most absurd situations, Tsai Ming-liang’s characters convey feelings so incredibly universal that it’s impossible to not relate to them. VIVE L’AMOUR is one of the best and brightest examples of this; it’s never looked better to feel so alone.”
—Film Inquiry

Presented in a rare 35mm print with a special introduction by director Tsai Ming-liang.

In a supposedly empty Taipei apartment, three strangers unknowingly share space — realtor May Lin (Yang Kuei-mei), her lover Ah-jung (Chen Chao-jung), and a lonely ossuary salesman Hsiao-kang (Lee Kang-sheng) hiding within its walls. Tsai Ming-liang’s Golden Lion-winning masterpiece captures longing, desire, and quiet isolation in precisely staged, heartbreaking encounters. 

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This program is made possible by the Ministry of Culture of Taiwan (Republic of China), with additional support provided by the Taiwan Academy of the Economic and Cultural Office in Houston. Special thanks to our Airline Sponsor, EVA Airways.