The Glamorous Boys of Tang 2019
Taiwanese avant-garde filmmaker Su Hui-yu crafts *The Glamorous Boys of Tang (2019)* as a hypnotic, surreal nightmare set in the Tang dynasty, blending opulence with brutality in a mesmerizing slow-motion spectacle.
Director: Su Hui-yu
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Glamorous Boys of Tang (2019) about?
*The Glamorous Boys of Tang* unfolds in a Tang dynasty-inspired setting, presenting a non-narrative, slow-motion sequence of opulence and violence. The film captures an orgy drenched in glitter and blood, stripped of context to evoke a nightmarish dream rather than a traditional historical reimagining.
Who directed The Glamorous Boys of Tang?
The film was directed by Su Hui-yu, a Taiwanese artist known for pushing boundaries and blending historical themes with avant-garde aesthetics.
Who stars in The Glamorous Boys of Tang?
The short film features Huang Hsu-wei, Parrot Caille, Kuo Meng-Shin, Alphonse Perroquet, and Wu Pei-Ting in key roles that drive its hypnotic visual narrative.
Is The Glamorous Boys of Tang (2019) worth watching?
While unconventional, *The Glamorous Boys of Tang* offers a unique cinematic experience for fans of experimental or queer cinema. Its striking visuals and subversive take on historical drama make it a compelling short, though its lack of narrative may not appeal to all viewers.
How long is The Glamorous Boys of Tang?
The runtime is 15 minutes.
About The Glamorous Boys of Tang (2019) — A shocking 15-minute odyssey through Tang dynasty decadence
Taiwanese avant-garde filmmaker Su Hui-yu crafts *The Glamorous Boys of Tang (2019)* as a hypnotic, surreal nightmare set in the Tang dynasty, blending opulence with brutality in a mesmerizing slow-motion spectacle. Without dialogue or clear narrative, the 15-minute short film unfolds as a glitter-drenched, blood-splattered orgy, evoking the lurid imagery of 1980s Taiwanese cult cinema while subverting historical grandeur with visceral decadence. The dreamlike sequence pulses with a dream-logic intensity, where power and pleasure collide in a feast for the senses that feels both alluring and alienating.
This cinematic invocation pays homage to an unmade 1985 screenplay, *Tang Chao Chi Li*, which remained unrealized due to the censorship and constraints of Taiwan's Martial Law era. Su Hui-yu's bold reinterpretation strips away context to deliver a visceral, almost hallucinatory experience—equal parts dazzling and disturbing—where the past becomes a playground for transgressive artistry.