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The Screening of Award-Winning Documentary Film “From Island to Island” will be held across UC campuses |
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Initiated by Taiwan Academy and UC system, the 2024 Golden Horse Award-Winning documentary film "From Island to Island" will be screened at UCLA, UCSD, and UCI from February 18 to 21, featuring director Lau Kek Huat’s in-person Q&A session. This powerful film explores the complex historical memory and diverse identities of Taiwanese soldiers and residents in Southeast Asia during World War II through family letters, diaries, and intergenerational dialogues. The tour offers a unique opportunity to engage with the filmmaker and delve into the silent histories of Taiwan’s past, serving as a key part of a broader program of introducing Taiwanese cultural groups to SoCal. For more information, please kindly check:
UCSD: February 18 (Time TBA)
UCLA: February 19 at 12 PM (https://www.international.ucla.edu/ccs/event/17484 )
UCI: February 21 at 11 AM (https://sites.uci.edu/globalasias/ga26/ ) |
New Release: Exploring Taiwan through "A Taiwanese Ecoliterature Reader" |
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| We are excited to highlight A Taiwanese Ecoliterature Reader, a groundbreaking collection edited by Ian Rowen, Ti-Han Chang, and Darryl Sterk, recently published by Columbia University Press. As part of the Literature from Taiwan collection initiated by The National Museum of Taiwan Literature and National Taiwan Normal University, this anthology offers a profound look into Taiwan’s literary imagination of nature, featuring a diverse range of voices from celebrated authors like Wu Ming-Yi (吳明益) and Chi Ta-wei (紀大偉) to Indigenous writer Syaman Rapongan. Spanning contemporary fiction, Indigenous perspectives, and eco-critical science fiction, these expertly translated stories examine the intersection of ecological consciousness and the search for Taiwanese identity. By centering both human and non-human perspectives, the Reader captures the essence of a society where high-tech life meets a deep, enduring connection to the environment - an essential read for anyone interested in the evolving subject of Taiwan as it emerges onto the global literary stage. The same series’ other two titles which was recently published include Syaman Rapongan’s Eyes of the Ocean and Kaori Lai’s Portraits in White. Check https://cup.columbia.edu/book/a-taiwanese-ecoliterature-reader/9780231565066/ for more information. |
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Left-Handed Girl at the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival |
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Left-Handed Girl was presented at the Palm Springs International Film Festival with multiple screenings throughout the festival, drawing attention from both audiences and industry professionals. Among these, the January 7 screening was designated as a special presentation and was followed by an official post-screening discussion.
During the festival, director Shih-Ching Tsou was invited to participate in an official filmmakers’ panel, joining international directors to share insights into her creative process and professional experience.
The festival announced its official award winners on January 11, with Left-Handed Girl receiving the Best Actress in an International Feature Film award, presented as an ensemble honor, recognizing the film’s strong performances and marking an important milestone for Taiwanese cinema on the international stage.
The January 7 post-screening Q&A was attended in person by director Shih-Ching Tsou and co-writer Sean Baker, who engaged in an in-depth conversation with the audience. Following the discussion, both guests signed the film poster, which will be archived by the Taiwan Academy as a record of the film’s participation in the 2026 Palm Springs International Film Festival. |
The 45th National Culture Award Call for Entries |
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As the highest individual honor in the cultural community, the National Cultural Award recognizes lifetime achievements that significantly enhance our cultural heritage. For over four decades, this award has honored distinguished leaders in fields ranging from literature and religion to traditional music and dance. We invite nominations to celebrate those whose life’s work has left an indelible mark on Taiwanese culture.
From now until February 23, nominations are open to artists and cultural practitioners of all nationalities who have demonstrated outstanding achievements and contributions across various artistic and cultural fields related to Taiwan. For more information please visit https://www.moc.gov.tw |
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