Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI)The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York is pleased to announce an upcoming online film series titled “5 Films by Hsin Chi (辛奇).” The series will be presented at the New York-based Anthology Film Archives from November 17 to November 30, 2021, in collaboration with the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) and the Taipei Cultural Center of TECO in New York.
The series will showcase five films directed by Hsin Chi from 1965 to 1969, including The Bride Who Has Returned From Hell (1965); Encounter At The Station (1965); Foolish Bride, Naive Bridegroom (1967); Dangerous Youth (1969); and the The Rice Dumpling Vendors (1969). All five films will be available for streaming free of charge. These films incorporate elements of horror thrillers, family dramas, romantic comedies, and social critiques, reflecting the thematic diversity of cinema from the era.
According to the Taipei Cultural Center, the 1950s are known as the glory days for Taiwanese-dialect films (Taiyu Pian). An average of over 100 Taiwanese-dialect films were released in Taiwan every year, and the country was recognized by UNESCO as producing the third most films in that era, behind only Japan and India. In presenting these films, the Taipei Cultural Center and Anthology Film Archives hope to help rebuild the post-war cultural history of Taiwan.
For more information, please visit Taipei Cultural Center and Anthology Film Archives.
