March 16, 2013

Films about Taiwan

      As far as I’m concerned, one of the symbolic films regarding Taiwan is Leader of the Parade, named Din Tao in Taiwanese, or zhentou in Mandrin Chinese. Din Tao stand for a formation of personas derived from Taiwanese folklore, often as part of a temple assembly, the traditional festive gathering of believers. It is believed that Din Tao can protect the believers by punishing or capturing evil influences. Based on such reasons, Din Tao is actually often solemn and formidable. Leader of the Parade is about renewing the spiritual credibility of Din Tao by filling traditional symbols with new inspirations, and concerning the bridging the generation gap, and between homegrown and cosmopolitan cultures. Briefly speaking, it’s regarding a young man, named A-Tai. After studying music and drumming in Taipei for some time, he finally returns to his hometown in Taichung as a recuperation stop before heading off for the American dream. However, the relationship between A-Tai and his father has been strained ever since A-Tai’s childhood because when he was little, he mischievously painted on Din Tao, something extremely holy for his father and the believers. One day, to save face following a rash bet, A-Tai becomes the leader in his father’s troupe, Chio-Tian. He brings some innovative and unorthodox elements to his troupe and makes it unique. With his perseverance and creative idea, his troupe finally attracted media attraction and raised his father’s conservative eyebrows.
                                                                                                          

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