A UK & European tour featuring classics of Taiwanese language cinema (Taiyupian) began in London on Saturday, 8 February, followed by screenings at Kings College London and the School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS). “Taiwan’s Lost Commercial Cinema: Recovered and Restored” will travel across the UK and 12 other European countries Latvia, France and Brussels to screen Taiwanese-language classics made between the 1950s and 1970s.

Cultural Director Dr Pin-chuan Chen opened the 2020 symposium, and commented in his speech that when he was Director of Taiwan’s National Film Institute, he considered the restoration of this classic as one of his most significant accomplishments. He also expressed his gratitude to Professor Chris Berry and Professor Ming-yeh Rawnsley for organising the tour and making Taiyupian accessible to audiences across the UK and Europe.

Visit taiyupian.uk for more details about the films featured in the tour and screening dates.