Taiwan Takes Center Stage at Lumière Festival with Restored Classics
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.