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May 16, 2024
All Eyes on Taiwan at Cannes
There’s more international attention paid to Taiwan these days, and we’re seeing more Taiwanese projects at international festivals and pitch forums.
Cannes - At the Cannes Film Market, Taiwanese sellers are
introducing an exciting lineup of projects. Romantic dramas, a horror comedy
and the first Taiwan-India co-production are being introduced by Taiwanese
sellers at the market.
Balloon’s
Landing: Directed by Angel
I-Han Teng, this road movie stars Hong Kong’s Terrance Lau and Taiwan’s Fandy
Fan. It follows a Hong Kong writer and a local thug on a journey to search for
the mysterious Bay of the Vanishing Whales.
Notably, Director
Teng’s LGBTQ+ drama series, Fragrance Of The First Flower, was the first
Taiwanese title to screen at France’s Series Mania and won several prizes at
Taiwan’s Golden Bell Awards.
Demon Hunters: This supernatural action comedy is co-produced
between Taiwan and India. Indian actor Arjan Bajwa and Taiwan’s JC Lin and
Regina Lei headline the story.
It revolves around a
YouTuber who faces a major challenge when he has to save his partner from a
zombie demon, seeking help from an Indian computer geek. Filmed in Taiwan, it’s
produced by Cindy Shyu of Taiwan’s Light House Productions.
Hunter Brothers: Directed by Su Hung-En, this suspense thriller
features Indigenous actors Ma Chih-Hsiang, Lin Ching-Tai, and Hsu Yi-Fan.
The story follows an
Indigenous man seeking revenge on his older brother after being released from
jail for killing their father. The film won Taiwan’s Excellent Screenplay Award
and marks Su’s narrative feature debut.
I Am The Secret
In Your Heart: A college
romance drama starring Moon Lee, Tsao Yu-Ning, and rapper Shou Lou.
The plot revolves
around a high-school girl, her childhood friend, and a new student who steals
her heart. Backed by Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), Rose
International Entertainment, and Man Man Er.
Intimate
Encounter (work-in-progress): Directed
by Chang Tso-chi, this drama focuses on a man recovering from a heart
transplant during the pandemic. He moves back in with his grandfather and faces
new challenges in life.
The film will be
presented at the HAF Goes To Cannes screening program.
These projects
showcase Taiwan’s diverse talent and creativity on the international stage.
