The Invisible Dragon

A lonely zoologist living in a decaying apartment building is drawn into the orbit of a young convenience store worker. Their lives become increasingly intertwined as the zoologist grapples with his own isolation and the strange phenomenon of a mysterious dragon that seems to possess him, blurring the lines between reality and hallucination. The film explores themes of desire, alienation, and the search for connection in a modern urban landscape.

The Invisible Dragon received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While many praised Tsai Ming-liang's distinctive visual style and deliberate pacing, some found the film's abstract nature and lack of a clear narrative challenging. It was generally seen as a contemplative and atmospheric work that continued the director's exploration of desire and solitude.

• Praised for its unique and haunting visual aesthetic.

• Noted for its meditative exploration of loneliness and desire.

• Some viewers found the narrative too abstract and slow-paced.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic vision and its focus on profound themes of isolation. However, a common sentiment among viewers was that the pacing was exceptionally slow and the surreal elements could be difficult to follow, leading to a polarizing reception.

Nominated for the Golden Leopard at the 72nd Locarno Film Festival.

The film is set within the same apartment building that director Tsai Ming-liang himself lived in for many years, adding a layer of personal history to the film's setting.