Why Yi Yi Will Change How You See Life

Edward Yang’s magnum opus and last film from 2000, Yi Yi is a masterpiece of modern cinema. It explores humanity and modernity in a unique, and profound way. In my video essay, I explore the ways the director represented life and the important messages that are still relevant today.
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// Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:42 i. individuals
04:18 ii. boy with a camera
09:34 iii. reflections
11:20 Closing thoughts
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[@AmbientWalking]

Yi Yi is one of the best films I've ever, EVER, watched. Period.

[@JustOneMoreThing223]

I agree, it will always be in my top 5 I think.

[@sinpetit]

same here! watched it few months back and keeps coming to mind, absolute masterpiece

[@suhebkhan9054]

Cant believe this doesn't have over a mil views already, this is the best video essay I have seen on this app for this beautiful piece of cinema

[@PoptartParasol]

I've found a real human being among the dregs of youtube. Thank you for reviewing these movies that I have never heard of- movies that are brimming with incredible humanity that it can make anyone cry

[@captainstrangiato961]

One of those films that ages like fine wine.

[@vicOhashi341]

Never heard about this movie yet this video made me reflect about my life through the raw humanity captured by this film

[@JustOneMoreThing223]

I really recommend it, it's one of those films everyone should watch at least once in their lifetime.

[@MarcoChiappettaFilm]

Great essay, thank you. Now I love this film even more!

Awesome essays that you make my friend ❤

[@JustOneMoreThing223]

Thank you!

[@eshankpanchal4121]

the most beautiful video on YiYi on the internet. you got a Sub

[@matthewramirez8319]

We need more video essays these are great!

[@Sunnypokie]

Lovely analogy! Thx. Really enjoyed watching it

[@rodsonverr]

Underrated channel 👏 i’m waiting for more videos

[@PriestlyEdits]

beautiful video

[@JustOneMoreThing223]

Thank you!

[@josh_from_xboxlive]

Big fan of your videos

[@Celinestu333]

Mann your video made me watch the movie!
Thanks man

[@JustOneMoreThing223]

I'm glad, this movie deserves all the attention, hope you enjoyed it!

[@Fire-ci4se]

Amazing , keep continuing ur work

[@MrinmayChakravarty-jf4nr]

After watching your videos I am watching yi yi again

[@mjolninja9358]

Found an awesome channel

[@caiconn7834]

Man, how do you find those movie scenes, documentaries, and interviews you use in your videos? I want to start making videos about cinema too. Can you help me out?

[@AniruthanBK]

Spikima ❤️

[@rileyjavier1856]

He was taken too soon