The seventh Taiwan Film Festival Berlin kicked off Oct. 8 in Germany, spotlighting the vibrancy of the country’s movie industry, according to the Ministry of Culture.
The event running through Oct. 13 was organized by the MOC, Taipei Representative Office in Germany’s Cultural Division and Impression Taiwan e.V., a Berlin-based nonprofit organization founded in 2017. Themed “On the Edge,” the festival delves into the lives of people from different socioeconomic circumstances through the lens of capitalist development.
One highlight is the opening documentary “And Miles to Go Before I Sleep” directed by Tsai Tsung-lung, which depicts the story of a runaway Vietnamese worker who is shot to death by a police officer after getting reported for stealing a car. The narrative aims to raise public awareness of challenges faced by migrant laborers while provoking reflection among German audience members who also face immigration issues, the ministry said.
Equally impressive is the 4K remastered version of “Dust of Angels” directed by Hsu Hsiao-ming, the MOC said, adding that other films featured in the event are “Fish Memories,” “Pigsy,” “Salli,” “Snow in Midsummer” and “Terrorizers.”
According to the MOC, six Taiwan-related shorts were also selected from over 100 submissions for screening in the “Short Film Collage: Young Talent” section for the first time this year. The outstanding works by young Taiwan directors and creators living in Europe and the U.S. showcase their unique cross-cultural perspectives, it added.
TRO in Germany’s Cultural Division said that talks and receptions with film and TV production companies in Berlin are also taking place during the event to help emerging Taiwan directors explore cooperation opportunities with international counterparts, adding that festival organizers are committed to demonstrating the charms of Taiwan cinema to global audiences while boosting cultural exchanges. (YCH-E)
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