The Lion Dancer and the Janitor

2023-2024 Taoyuan Documentary Project

The "2023-2024 Taoyuan City Documentary Selection and Training Program" centers on the core concepts of "diversity" and "rebirth." This echoes Taoyuan's multifaceted character, aiming to establish the city's cultural profile amidst the interplay of old and new. This year's participants in the Taoyuan City Documentary selection and training program come from highly diverse age groups and professional backgrounds. Their film topics include discussions on parent-child and family relationships in "Mother's Words (2024)", "Father (2024)", and "The Lion Dancer and the Janitor (2024)"; portrayals of youthful restlessness and the rise and fall of dreams in "Student Diaries a Journey Through (2024)", "The Script of a Taxi Driver (2024)", and "Young Dude (2024)"; and narratives on the lives of new immigrants in Taiwan in "Sangpo, Sangmo (2024)" and "The Interpreter (2024)". With rich subject matter and varied styles, these films leave a beautiful and moving cinematic chapter for Taoyuan in 2024.