A 20-year silence between a daughter and her mother unfolds through interviews and home videos in this Taiwanese documentary about family and identity.
“A few simple questions spark a series of talks, which reveal some things that we're not sure if we're ready to face.”
Synopsis
A 20-year silence between a daughter and her mother unfolds through interviews and home videos in this Taiwanese documentary about family and identity.
Synopsis
Huang Hui-chen sits down with her mother A-nu, a Taoist priestess, to confront their strained relationship. The documentary unfolds in Taiwan and includes interviews with A-nu's past lovers and family members. Filmed over 20 years, it captures Huang’s efforts to understand her mother’s choices, as A-nu made clear her desire to avoid marriage and motherhood. "Small Talk" premiered at the Golden Horse Film Festival on October 5, 2016, and won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary at the 2017 Berlin International Film Festival.
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Why Watch
- Meet A-nu, a lesbian Taoist priestess with a complex past.
- Find out how Huang confronts her mother's choices.
- See the impact of family dynamics on personal identity.
Did You Know
- Small Talk premiered at the 53rd Golden Horse Film Festival on October 5, 2016.
- The film won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2017.
- Small Talk was the first Taiwanese documentary selected for the Panorama section at the Berlin International Film Festival.
- It was nominated for Best Documentary and Best Editing at the 53rd Golden Horse Awards.
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Who directed the documentary Small Talk?
Small Talk was directed by Huang Hui-chen.
What award did Small Talk win at the Berlin International Film Festival?
Small Talk won the Teddy Award for Best Documentary Film at the Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2017.
When was Small Talk released in Taiwan?
Small Talk was theatrically released in Taiwan on April 14, 2017.
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