Event Overview
A two-night gathering under the moonlight and trees, sharing the flavor of Taiwanese cinema.
Taiwan Documentary Film Week (Macao・2013) presents award-winning Taiwanese documentaries alongside prize-winning Macao documentary works. It's a deep dive into the humanistic spirit captured through the lens, offering a taste of Taiwan richer than its coffee and snacks.
Event Details
- Dates: December 7–8, 2013
- Time: Evening screenings starting from 6:00 PM
- Format: Outdoor screening
- Venue: Sun Yat Sen Memorial House Garden (Avenida do Dr. Francisco Vieira Machado, opposite Macao Transport Bureau)
- Admission: Free with limited quotas. Reservation required.
Screening Schedule & Program
December 7, 2013
- 18:00: A Rolling Stone (築巢人)*
- 19:30: Another Home (望廈緣)*
- 20:15: Meet the Directors Session
- 21:15: Bridge Over Troubled Water (拔一條河)
December 8, 2013
- 16:30: Directors’ Meeting
- 18:00: Into Void (二度空間)*
- 19:30: Rock Me To The Moon (一首搖滾上月球)*
- 21:30: Meet the Directors Session
* Directors will participate in the “Meet the directors” session of the respective night.
Featured Films
This festival showcases acclaimed documentaries that explore social issues and inspire dreams:
- A Rolling Stone (築巢人): Winner of the Taipei Film Festival's Grand Prize and Best Documentary. A poignant record of a nearly 60-year-old single father and his 30-year-old autistic son.
- Bridge Over Troubled Water (拔一條河): Directed by Yang Li-chou, this film captures the resilient spirit of children and mothers in Jiaxian, Kaohsiung, rebuilding after a typhoon.
- Rock Me To The Moon (一首搖滾上月球): Winner of the Taipei Film Festival Audience Choice Award and the Golden Horse Award for Best Original Film Song. Follows a group of middle-aged rockers.
- Macao Films: The festival also features award-winning Macao documentaries Another Home and Into Void, offering perspectives on cultural roots and alternative spaces in Macao.
Cultural Exchange
Organized by the Kwang Hwa Information and Culture Centre (Hong Kong), this event marks its first cultural introduction from Taiwan to Macao, aiming to foster dialogue and exchange between Taiwanese and Macao filmmakers and cultural circles.
Practical Information
- Programme Enquiries: (853) 6289 0000
- Reservation: Free admission is confirmed via email/SMS reservation. Seats are limited.
- Online Reservation: http://tw-docu.creativelinks.asia
