Taiwan Takes Center Stage at Lumière Festival with Restored Classics

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Taiwan is the first non-European country to receive a dedicated focus at the Lumière Festival's industry market.

The 4K restoration of 'Osmanthus Alley' restores the film's original Taiwanese-language audio.

TFAI is actively seeking global distribution partners for its restored classic film library.

The restoration process involved careful collaboration with director Chen Kun-hou to ensure historical accuracy.

The Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) is spearheading a major showcase at the International Classic Film Market in Lyon. This initiative marks the first time a non-European nation has received a dedicated national focus at the prestigious Lumière Festival, highlighting Taiwan's commitment to preserving and promoting its cinematic heritage on the global stage.

The centerpiece of this program is a meticulous 4K restoration of Chen Kun-hou’s 1987 drama, "Osmanthus Alley." By restoring the film’s original Taiwanese-language soundtrack—which was previously suppressed in favor of Mandarin—the TFAI aims to provide audiences with an authentic experience while seeking new international distribution partnerships for its archival collection.

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