The documentary Taiwan B-Movies explores the unexpected trend of sensational crime films flourished in late 1970s, especially under the martial law and strict political censorship. Prof Dr. Jhy-Wey Shieh as Taiwan ambassador to Germany and literature professor, he is familiar with the history and the development of early political and democracy movements in Taiwan. In Conversation with Jaye, curator of Taiwan Film Festival, Shieh shares us what he’s seen and experienced when he was a young student. How unimageable and mysterious it was under the martial law, strict censorship and political repression, as well as the vibrant picture of cultural scene in late 1970s.
TAIPEILOVE* is a documentary about Taiwanese queers and their personal experiences as well as their struggles in traditional Chinese society. Though in 2019, Taiwan legalized the same-sex marriage and became the only country in Asia where same-sex marriage is legal. Nevertheless, how free, safe and happy can gays and lesbians live in Taiwanese society? What role do religion, societal and cultural expectations play?
Liu is German-Chinese filmmaker who lives and works in Berlin. In interview with Kevin, Taiwanese novelist based in Berlin, director Liu describes the how she portrays Taiwanese queers in film and tells the stories full of love and tears.
Tailing CHI, violinist
Doctor in violin performance of the Hochschule für Musik Saar
First violinist of the Ensemble San Pablo
Chia-Lun HSU, pianist
Diplom for piano solo of the Universität der Künste Berlin
Studies of Meisterklasse for piano solo, chamber music and art song accompaniment of the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München
Let us start this Taiwan Film Festival with music representing “Songs of Taiwan”. Jointly organized by Impression Taiwan and HoHaiYan Arts, the opening concert opens up possibilities for everybody online to hear the sounds of Taiwan in the form of classical music, and at the same time, presents the music to international audience so that the beauty of Taiwan becomes more visible.
Let us start this Taiwan Film Festival with music representing “Songs of Taiwan”. Jointly organized by Impression Taiwan and HoHaiYan Arts, the opening concert opens up possibilities for everybody online to hear the sounds of Taiwan in the form of classical music, and at the same time, presents the music to international audience so that the beauty of Taiwan becomes more visible.
*Kind Reminder: if you are in Taiwan (GMT+8), the live-streaming events begin 20:00 on Facebook.