Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland

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Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland presents 18 contemporary Taiwanese films across 13 screenings in Glasgow - exploring identity, memory, and social transformation through cinema as a living archive.

About Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland

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The festival runs from November 4th to November 19th in Glasgow, featuring 13 screenings, 18 films, taking place at renowned Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) and Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA).

The Taiwan Film Festival in Scotland (TFFS) is thrilled to announce its return to Glasgow from November 4th to 19th, bringing a vibrant celebration of Taiwanese cinema to Scottish audiences. With 13 screenings featuring 18 films, this year’s programme will unfold across two iconic venues: Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) and Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA). The festival aims to bridge Taiwan and Scotland, fostering a lasting cultural exchange that sheds light on cinema’s power to connect inward truths with outward visions, creating a vibrant shared space for reflection and inspiration.

This year, TFFS will feature a diverse selection of 13 screenings (18 titles), which were organised into three thematic units: Intimate Familial Bonds, Historical and Trans-cultural Legacies, and Voices Transcend the Boundaries. Besides, the 2025 programme will also present a special section of short films, showcasing dynamic, bold energies from the young filmmakers.

Highlights include the festival's Opening Gala film of the highly acclaimed film Family Matters (Dir.Pan Ke-yin), a Scottish Premiere nominated for eight categories at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards. The film that deeply depicts love in a family with a humorous yet melancholic tone, will bring you laughter and tears, followed by a public opening reception at Third Eye Bar. The festival consists of 6 European Premieres, 9 UK Premieres, and 2 Scottish Premieres, spanning documentaries, animations, experimental films, and feature narratives. Closed by a special mention at the 2024 Caméra d'Or, Mongrel (Dir. Chiang Wei-liang), offers a powerful call to reimagine Taiwan and its place in the world. From poignant dramas to bold experimental works, the festival proudly presents a feast of audio-visual experiences, showcasing internationally acclaimed films that promise to captivate, challenge, and inspire.

“We invite you to join us in these marvellous encounters—where Taiwan meets the world, and where Scotland, in turn, encounters Taiwan,” said Junwei Lu, Director of TFFS 2025.

TFFS welcomes you to witness the power of Taiwanese films to connect culture and people in Scotland. Tickets for the festival will be available for purchase soon on GFT & CCA’s official websites. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore a spectacular cinematic journey through Taiwanese films!

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