TAIWAN IN FOCUS

Osmanthus Alley, by CHEN Kun-Hou (1987)

Celebrating the Richness of Taiwanese Cinema and Industry

Taiwanese cinema occupies a unique place in the history of world cinema. Celebrated for its artistic audacity, deeply humanistic vision and distinctive cinematic language, it has inspired generations of filmmakers and audiences across the globe. From the emergence of the Taiwanese New Cinema movement to today's ambitious restoration initiatives, Taiwan continues to demonstrate an exceptional commitment to preserving, restoring and sharing its cinematic heritage with international audiences.

This year, the International Classic Film Market is proud to present Taiwan in Focus, a special program developed in partnership with the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI). Designed for accredited professionals, this spotlight celebrates the richness and diversity of Taiwan's film heritage while showcasing the remarkable work carried out to preserve and promote it internationally.

Bringing together archives, restoration experts, rights holders, distributors, festivals and cultural institutions, Taiwan in Focus offers a unique opportunity to discover newly restored masterpieces, exchange expertise, build new partnerships and strengthen international collaboration around classic cinema.    

PROGRAM

Panel

Taiwanese Cinematic Heritage: Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future (working title)

An in-depth discussion bringing together leading Taiwanese and international experts to explore restoration strategies, archival practices, international cooperation and the growing importance of Taiwan's cinematic heritage on the world stage.

Re>Birth Program

Presentation of a Recently Restored Taiwanese Classic

Discover one of Taiwan's latest restoration projects and gain insight into the technical, historical and cultural challenges behind bringing cinematic masterpieces back to life to find new windows.

Market Screening: New 4K restoration

Osmanthus Alley, directed by CHEN Kun-hou (1987)

Presented exclusively to accredited professionals, this new 4K restoration will be screened in its original Taiwanese-language version with English subtitles, offering audiences the opportunity to rediscover one of the landmark works of Taiwanese cinema.

Networking Reception

Hosted by TFAI, this networking gathering offers accredited professionals the opportunity to meet Taiwanese and international partners, exchange ideas and foster new collaborations within the classic film community.

ALSO FEATURES:

Taiwan Film Poster Exhibition

Explore a curated exhibition of original Taiwanese film posters highlighting the richness, creativity and visual identity of Taiwan's cinematic history.

Taiwan Booth 

Meet representatives of the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) and connect with Taiwanese film heritage professionals throughout the Market to discuss restoration projects, catalogues and future collaborations.

Osmanthus Alley, by CHEN Kun-Hou (1987)

About the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI)

The Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) is Taiwan's leading institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, restoration and promotion of the nation's audiovisual heritage. Through state-of-the-art restoration programmes, archival research, public engagement initiatives and international partnerships, TFAI plays a central role in safeguarding Taiwan's cinematic legacy for future generations.

Actively collaborating with archives, cinematheques, festivals and cultural organisations around the world, TFAI is committed to increasing the international visibility of Taiwanese cinema and encouraging new opportunities for cultural exchange and professional cooperation.