Ang Lee Arrives

Ang Lee is always known for his eclectic filmography with as many as ten films bearing his unique signature. These include the visually eclectic 'Wo hu cang long' aka 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' (2000) as well as a quintessentially bitter American family saga 'The Ice Storm' (1997).

Two years ago, Ang Lee directed 'The Hulk', which made money and grossed over $250 million across the world. The comic book adaptation, however, got disastrous reviews and was savaged by fans. Many had virtually written off the director of 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' . In 2005 Ang Lee returned again and made a very small film and, as we are aware, this has already swept the Golden Globes and PGA and is all set to dominate the forthcoming Oscar night.

'Le secret de Brokeback Mountain', based on an acclaimed novel by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Annie Proulx about two star-crossed gay ranch hands and set more than 40 years ago, is not Lee's first film that is based on a theme of homosexuality. His 1993 debut 'The Wedding Banquet' was based on the story of a gay Chinese man in New York who runs into complications when his parents arrive from Taiwan for his 'wedding'. But 'Brokeback Mountain', with four Golden Globe wins, including Best Drama and Best Director, and the PGA award for best film, is emerging as his most acclaimed film, getting him even more kudos than his British film, 'Sense And Sensibility', did a decade ago. The new film has reconfirmed Lee's reputation as a sensitive filmmaker who can tell a love story in his own great and passionate style.