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Respire
Directed by 何蔚庭
"A very moving work, a portrait of a fantasy world almost entirely shot in close-up...a perfect combination of passionate power and profound coldness" - Ann Hui, 2006 Taipei Film Festival Jury In the not-too-distant future, influenza germs have evolved into deadly airborne viruses. In a social atmosphere of panic, people are also required by law to wear masks. A high school girl whose time is running out is waiting for a high school boy she likes to accompany her to listen to her favorite underground band and spend an unforgettable night.
評審團特別獎
柯達發現獎最佳短片、TV5青年評論獎
The late 20th century is often regarded as one of the lowest points in Taiwanese cinema. Yet in 1999, a group of young filmmakers boldly shot independent films on 16mm and organized their own event—the “Pure 16 Film Festival.” These works entered the market with a spirit of creative independence, injecting much-needed vitality into a long-dormant film industry. In doing so, they opened up an alternative path beyond the mainstream, igniting new hope for the next generation of Taiwanese cinema. Recognizing the fragility of film stock, the Kaohsiung Film Archive undertook the digitization and restoration of independent films produced between 1997 and 2005. Through this effort, these past classics are now reintroduced in renewed form, allowing their historical and artistic value to shine once again.
