Revisiting Taiwan New Cinema: A Curator’s Perspective

Date: 26 September 2025 (Friday)
Time: 15:00 - 16:30 (HKT)
Venue: SWH1, Fung King Hey Building, CUHK
Language: English
Moderator: Dr. Kristof Van Den Troost (CUHK), Prof. Timmy Chih-Ting CHEN (HKMU)

Abstract：
This talk explores Taiwan New Cinema through a curatorial lens, drawing on personal memory, archival research, and recent interviews with key figures such as Chen Kun-hou and Huang Yu-shan. While the movement is often framed around internationally renowned auteurs like Edward Yang and Hou Hsiao-Hsien, this presentation seeks to expand its narrative by foregrounding the contributions of lesser-known collaborators - editors, sound designers, screenwriters, and multitaskers - whose work shaped the movement’s emotional and aesthetic language. In doing so, we will spotlight the work of these unsung visionaries whose work celebrated the everyday, centred women’s voices and recognised the importance of cultural nuances - adding to the richness of Taiwanese New Cinema.

Brief Bio:
Hyun Jin Cho is a London-based film curator. Since 2020, she has worked as a Programmer for the BFI London Film Festival, with a particular interest in artist moving image and non-fiction cinema. She has previously worked with Curzon Artificial Eye and the London Korean Film Festival. With a background in art and anthropology, Hyun Jin has curated projects across various cultural institutions and film festivals, including Tate, the ICA, Barbican, LUX, REDCAT, Open City Documentary Festival, and Il Cinema Ritrovato.

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