A scene from Little Blue, one of six movies screening at the Taiwanese Film Festival in Canberra. Photo: Supplied.
Movies coming out of Taiwan have been gaining a growing popularity in recent years, due to the cleverness of their scripts and the high standard of production.
Often quirky, sometimes creepy, and always entertaining, Taiwanese-made films seem to have that special something moviegoers seek out.
Lauded for films delving into the realms of horror and the supernatural, Taiwanese-made movies also charmingly explore themes of romance, drama and comedy.
The 6th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia comes to Canberra on the weekend (12-13 August), offering something for all those tastes.
The 6th Taiwan Film Festival in Australia takes place on 12-13 August at the National Film and Sound Archive. Image: Taiwan Film Festival.
Six movies will be screened at the National Film and Sound Archive over the two days.
Miss Shampoo sees renowned director Giddens Ko return with another whimsical love story adapted from his short story novel.
It stars award-winning actress Vivian Sung, musician/rapper Daniel Hong, and Kai Ko.
Tomorrow is a Long Time directed by Jow Zhi-Wei is a visually striking wonder, reminiscent of the works of Apichatpong Weerasethakul.
The film transports viewers into an unsettling void, where the lives of the forgotten unfold.
Marry My Dead Body is directed by Cheng Wei-Hao, one of the most successful Taiwanese directors of the 21st century.
In this film, Cheng skilfully blends supernatural comedy and crime thriller elements, creating a brilliant mix-genre knockout that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and evokes a wide range of emotions.
A Holy Family is directed by Wu A-Liang (who goes by the name Elvis) and is a documentary about the reconnection with his family after more than 20 years of separation.
It is an intimate journey of homecoming, a portrait of rekindled family bonding despite differences in religious beliefs, and an unflinching tale of self-discovery through filmmaking.
Little Blue, is a directorial debut from Lee Yi-Fang, showcasing her daring artistic vision and astonishing female gaze.
It unravels female sexual desires by challenging the taboo representation imposed by a male-dominated society.
Mama Boy directed by award-winning Taiwanese American director Arvin Chen is his highly anticipated new feature film after a nine-year hiatus.
With its stunning blend of magical realism, this film invites audiences to immerse themselves in a bittersweet and ambiguous exploration of human connections.
Some sessions will also include short films before the feature.
Screening times can be found here.
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