The Multicultural World in the Films of Ang Lee

Abstract

As a well-known director with Chinese culture background, Ang Lee could yet shoot films that are greatly welcomed by audience in China and the western countries. His works have wide visions and multiple subject matters, forming an image world of diverse cultural traces. His success is stemmed from his insightful perception and decoding of different cultures. By analyzing several his representative films, this paper explains how he narrows down the aesthetic gap among people from cultures and demonstrates a style accepted by all groups.