Taiwan shines on the silver screen at Cannes’ Marche du Film

2022/05/20

A total of 92 film titles and projects are featured in the Taiwan Cinema selection at Cannes Film Festival’s online and physical Marche du Film underway till May 25 in the French city, according to the Ministry of Culture’s Taiwan Creative Content Agency.
 
Comprising animations, documentaries, narrative features, short films and virtual reality content from 39 studios and companies, the total number showcased is up 40 percent from last year, TAICCA said, adding that the work displays the wide creative range of Taiwan’s movie industry.
 
With a bigger turnout this year following the easing of international travel restrictions, the agency expects the event’s first physical Taiwan pavilion since the pandemic to attract strong interest in the country’s cinematic productions.
 
Among these, horror film “Incantation” topped the local box office with over US$3 million this year; “Demigod: The Legend Begins” is a hand puppet adventure film; and “Legend of Sun Walker” is Taiwan’s first 3D immersive animated feature.
 
The country’s immersive content is also taking center stage at the event, with three works shortlisted for the Cannes XR x VeeR Future Award Competition, TAICCA said. “The Starry Sand Beach,” “Madame Pirate: Becoming a Legend” and “Red Tail Ep. 1” will join 15 other works to compete for the “Best VR Story” and “Best VR Interactive Experience” awards.
 
Launched in 1959, Marche du Film is one of the largest movie industry gatherings worldwide. It attracts over 12,500 professionals from 121 countries this year.
 
Established in 2019, TAICCA is responsible for promotion of creative content, culture and innovation in Taiwan, with film content particularly successful at raising the country’s profile in international markets.” 


Source: Taiwan Today (https://taiwantoday.tw/index.php)