The Wedding Banquet is a feature film directed by Ang Lee, written by Ang Lee, Feng Guangyuan and James Shams, and starred by Wenxuan Zhao, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Jin Sumei, Lang Xiong and Gui Yalei. It was released in the United States on August 4, 1993.The film tells a series of stories about Gao Weitong, a homosexual living in the United States, who is trying to send his forced marriage parents to fake marriage with Gu Weiwei, an illegal immigrant female painter.In 1993, the film won the Golden Bear Award for Best Film at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival, the Best Feature Film at the 30th Taiwan Golden Horse Award, and the Best Film at the Seattle International Film Festival.In 2022, "New...">>>
The film tells a series of stories about Gao Weitong, a homosexual who lives in the United States, and Gu Weiwei, an illegal immigrant female painter, to send off his forced marriage parents and fake marriage[1]。
Golden Bear Award of the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival Best Film of the 30th Taiwan Golden Horse Film Awards
Online broadcasting platform
Tencent Video
Production costs
US $1000000
Synopsis
Announce
edit
Gao Weitong, who settled in America（Zhao WenxuanDecoration)A homosexual, he and his lover, Simon（Mitchell LichtensteinDecoration)American man, living together in Manhattan, New York.However, Gao Wei's parents in Taiwan did not know that his son was gay, and they constantly urged Wei and his wife to get married soon so as to inherit the incense of the Gao family.It happened that Gao Weitong borrowed Gu Weiwei, an illegal female immigrant from the mainland, from his apartment（Jin SumeiDecoration)So Simon came up with an idea to let Wei Tong and Gu Weiwei marry.This not only pacifies Weitong's parents in Taiwan, but also enables Gu Weiwei to get the coveted green card, and also maintains the cohabitation relationship between Simon and Weitong.This seemingly foolproof policy has led to more complicated events. When Weitong's parents heard the good news, they came to New York to arrange happy events for their son.So all kinds of emotional disputes and interpersonal conflicts started behind a bustling Chinese wedding banquet[1]。
Gay, Simon's boyfriend.Gao Weitong and Simon, successful in their careers, live happily together in the United States.His trouble is that he often has to use various means to deal with the repeated forced marriages of his parents in Taipei.Weitong was forced to write a letter in the image of a "good boy", claiming that he would marry in the United States. Unexpectedly, his parents wanted to witness it.In desperation, he and Gu Weiwei fake marriage, hoping to escape a disaster.
Comrade, Gao Weitong's boyfriend.Simon and Wei live together in Manhattan, New York.Since Wei Tong is always forced to marry by his parents, Simon has an idea to make Wei Tong and Wei Wei fake marriage.This not only comforted Weitong's parents in Taiwan, but also enabled Gu Weiwei to get the coveted green card and maintain the cohabitation relationship between him and Weitong.
From Shanghai, she is an illegal immigrant female painter, so she can only live in Gao Weitong's apartment.In order to get the coveted green card, she agreed to Simon's idea and fake marriage with Gao Wei.As a result, Weitong's parents were quite satisfied with Weiwei.
Gao Weitong's father is Taiwanese.At first, Gao Fu didn't know that his son was a comrade. He kept urging Wei Tong to get married as soon as possible, so as to inherit the incense of the Gao family.Finally one day, Weitong confessed to his parents that he had a sweetheart.When Gao Fu heard the good news, he came to New York and arranged a happy event for his son.
Gao Weitong's mother is Taiwanese.Together with Gao Fu, we urged our baby son Gao Weitong to get married as soon as possible, so as to inherit the incense of the Gao family.Finally one day, Weitong confessed to his parents that he had a sweetheart.Hearing the good news, Gao's mother came to New York and arranged the happy event for her son.Gao mother, who came to America, likes her daughter-in-law Gu Weiwei very much.
Role Introduction Reference Source[3].[1]
Behind the Scenes
Announce
edit
Ang Lee was afraid that he could not find a suitable male lead in the film "The Wedding Banquet". He once wanted to play Gao Weitong, a homosexual character, himself.
Zhao Wenxuan, Gao Weitong's actor, used to be empty before acting in the film.Vivian Chao is not an actor, but Ang Lee still chooses him.Ang Lee believes that directing is teaching actors to act.
Among the guests who appeared at the wedding banquet were director Ang Lee.
The film was shot in 1993, and Ang Lee wrote the script six years ago.
The plot of the first half of the film comes from the personal experience of Ang Lee's friend Feng Guangyuan, who also participated in the script writing of the film[4]。
Panning lens
In this film, Simon's cooking for the newlyweds appeared on the night of helping out. In different angles, Simon's chopsticks changed, and the bowls around him also appeared and disappeared from time to time[4]。
Award record
Announce
edit
time
prize
Specific awards
Winner
result
1993
The 43rd Berlin International Film Festival
Golden Bear Award
The Wedding Feast
Award
The 30th Taiwan Film Golden Horse Award
Best Film
The Wedding Feast
Award
Best Director
Ang Lee
the best supporting-actor
Lang Xiong
Best Supporting Actress
Gui Yalei
Original screenplay
Li An, Feng Guangyuan
The Seattle International Film Festival
Best Film
The Wedding Feast
Award
1994
The 10th American Spirit of Independence Award
Best Feature
The Wedding Feast
Award[5]
best screenplay
Li An, Feng Guangyuan, James Shams
Best Supporting Actress
Gui Yalei
nomination
Best Actress
Jin Sumei
the best actor
Mitchell Lichtenstein
The 66th Academy Awards
Best Foreign Language Film
The Wedding Feast
nomination
The 51st American Film and Television Golden Globe Award
Movies - Best Foreign Language Film
The Wedding Feast
nomination[6]
2022
New Era International Film Festival · Golden Flower Award
One hundred high-quality movies in a century
The Wedding Feast
Award[8]
On January 5, 2022, the organizing committee of the "New Era International Film Festival · Golden Flower Award" announced in Macao that the "Wedding Banquet" won the honor.[8]
Production and distribution
Announce
edit
Production company
Production company
1. Good Machine
2. Central Film Industry Co., Ltd
3. Ang Lee Productions
Issuing company
1. MGM Home Entertainment
2. Roadshow Entertainment Video
3. Roadshow Entertainment
4. Transeuropa Video Entertainment
5. Samuel Goldwyn Company
6. Film Arte
7. Arthaus Filmverleih
8. Golem Distribución S.L.
9. Flashstar Home Vídeo
10. CBS/Fox
11. KOCH Media Deutschland GmbH
12. Good Machine
13. Sandrew Metronome Distribution Finland
14. UGC Distribution
15. Alliance
16. Herald Ace Inc.
17. New Star
18. Homescreen[7]
Release information
Country
Release/Release Date
Germany
February 1993 (Berlin International Film Festival)
U.S.A
August 4, 1993
Canada
September 15, 1993 (Toronto Film Festival)
britain
September 24, 1993
France
October 6, 1993
Germany
October 7, 1993
Canada
November 19, 1993
Australia
December 2, 1993
Netherlands
December 9, 1993
Spain
December 17, 1993
the republic of korea
December 24, 1993
the Philippines
April 8, 1994
Argentina
April 21, 1994
Sweden
August 5, 1994
Finland
August 26, 1994
Greece
June 24, 2005[7]
Film evaluation
Announce
edit
The biggest feature of the film is to deal with the homosexual problem with the unique family ethics and the golden mean concept of the Chinese people, so that this social problem that almost troubles all families can be solved in a comedy way in the film.This way of dealing with homosexuality and the idea of treating homosexuality are oriental, and even similar views can be found in Chinese classical novels.But this story happened in New York, the most prosperous and modern city. Classical and modern meet here, and new and old ideas are inclusive after conflict.In his telling stories, Ang Lee conveys the perplexity, helplessness and tolerance of a traditional Chinese family in the face of modern concepts in modern society.
The theme of the film continues the director Ang Lee's concern about the ethical and moral conflicts under the multicultural background and the complicated interpersonal emotional disputes caused by them.The layout of the first half of the film may make people think that the gunpowder primer buried in it is enough to blow up an ethical institution that has imprisoned individuals for thousands of years, and there are many question marks that people chew and ponder.But what Ang Lee showed in the face of such complicated problems is not to affirm or subvert the ideological sharpness of any moral values, but his calm narrative ability.Ang Lee's outstanding feature lies in his ability to skillfully weave these clues, unfold the story layer by layer, and push the drama to the climax of conflict. At the same time, he carefully balances various characters' meticulous portrayal and many cracks in value and emotion with a common name of "love"[1]。(Sina Online Review)
Still photo of the Wedding Feast
Volkswagen rating
Announce
edit
website
score
Number of participants
Statistics deadline
Watercress
nine
three hundred and seventy-two thousand four hundred and ninety-seven
