Ang Lee Reveals Why ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Restored His Faith In Filmmaking: “I’m Still Standing, Still Making Movies, Thanks To That Movie”

Two of Ang Lee’s most disruptive films celebrate anniversaries this year; they may be five years apart, but the connective tissue between them is undeniable. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) was such an intense high-wire act, the grueling shoot in China left Lee barely able to stand and fully intending to give it all up. […]