Invisible Nation
dir. Vanessa Hope / 2023 / USA, Taiwan / 82min.
With access to Taiwan’s first female president Tsai Ing-wen, director Vanessa Hope crafts a fascinating portrait of Taiwan and the country’s struggle to preserve its democracy.
With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s first female president Tsai Ing-wen, director Vanessa Hope crafts a fascinating portrait of Taiwan and the country’s struggle to preserve its hard-won democracy. ”Invisible Nation” is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China.
- duration:
- 82 min
- country / year of production:
- USA, Taiwan / 2023
- director:
- Vanessa Hope
- cinematography:
- Laura Hudock, Michael Geier
- producer:
- Vanessa Hope, Ted Hope, Cassandra Jabola, Ivan Orlic / Double Hope Films
- selected festivals and awards:
- 2023 – Woodstock FF, 2023 – IDFA Amsterdam, 2023 – Seattle IFF, 2023 – Middleburg FF: The Best Documentary Feature Award
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