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202182 minGdocumentary

I'm Here

202182 minGdocumentary

Nearly 40 years of martial law in Taiwan ended as Jixing and Wang Mo-lin participated in the radical small theatre movement of the 1980s.

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Nearly 40 years of martial law in Taiwan ended as Jixing and Wang Mo-lin participated in the radical small theatre movement of the 1980s.

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Wu Yao-tungdirector

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Jixing and Wang Mo-lin participated in Taiwan's small theatre movement during the 1980s. This non-mainstream, anti-government movement emerged as a response to decades of martial law. The documentary captures their memories and experiences as they witnessed the end of nearly 40 years of repression. Their stories reflect a significant moment in Taiwan's history, marked by artistic expression and political change.

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