Why Ang Lee Is Feeling “A Little Lost” About the Future of Filmmaking

Story by Patrick Brzeski

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Acclaimed director Ang Lee grapples with the future of filmmaking, feeling 'quite confused' as the industry faces profound challenges amid changing audience tastes and technology.

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Lee, a three-time Oscar winner, is the first person from Taiwan to receive the prestigious Praemium Imperiale award, which he likens to the 'Asian Nobel Prize' for the arts.
Lee, known for his diverse and innovative filmography, admits he is 'struggling' to find his next project, saying 'the environment is something I don't quite understand' and that the 'movie business ecosystem' requires him to do 'something that's bigger than you are.'

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