Singapore Chinese Film Festival Features Taiwanese Works Including 'The Great Buddha+' and 'The Mountain Makers'
The 14th Singapore Chinese Film Festival, running from April 24 to May 3, will showcase 46 films from various regions, including several notable Taiwanese productions. Among them are the opening film 'A Fish Out of Water' and the closing film 'The Great Buddha+', which won four awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards. The festival also highlights Taiwanese documentaries like 'The Mountain Makers', demonstrating the diversity and international collaboration in Taiwan's film industry.
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The 14th 'Singapore Chinese Film Festival' (SCFF) will take place from April 24 to May 3, 2026. This year's festival will screen a total of 46 films, including feature films, documentaries, short films, and newly restored classics from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, the United States, and Singapore.
The Singapore Chinese Film Festival is jointly organized by the Singapore University of Social Sciences and the Singapore Film Society.
The organizers recently issued a press release stating that 'A Fish Out of Water' will be the opening film. Directed by Liao Ke-fa, who was born in Malaysia and resides in Taiwan, the film draws from his cross-cultural growth experiences, using black humor to delve into Malaysia's identity politics, while also reflecting the complex situation of Chinese diaspora and identity fluidity across generations. This film sets the stage for the festival's theme of 'diaspora'.
Regarding Taiwanese works, in addition to the opening film 'A Fish Out of Water', other selections include 'March', 'My Family's Affairs', 'Our Unexpected Courage', and the closing film 'The Great Buddha+'. The organizers pointed out that 'The Great Buddha+' re-examines historical trauma, responding to contemporary society's continuous questioning of memory and justice. These works demonstrate the diverse themes and styles of Taiwanese cinema.
Late last year, 'The Great Buddha+', which was nominated for 11 awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards and tells the story of the White Terror, won 4 awards, becoming a big winner.
This year's festival features four main sections: 'Chinese Panorama' presenting 19 feature films; 'Documentary Vision' showcasing 4 documentaries; 'Chinese Short Film Showcase' featuring 20 short films from different regions; and 'Classic Restored' re-screening 3 films that have recently undergone restoration.
In the 'Documentary Vision' section, three films are from Taiwan. These include the ecological documentary 'Guard Our Planet', the documentary on Taiwan's semiconductor development history 'The Mountain Makers - A Century's Gamble', and 'Poetry of Images in Bookstores: Pausing and Traversing'.
Taiwan's Representative to Singapore, Tong Zhen-yuan, posted on Facebook and told CNA that Taiwanese cinema continues to expand its creative horizons through international collaborations. Works such as 'Deep Quiet', 'Road to Happiness', 'Suicide Notice', and 'Girls Are Not Ordinary' span multiple international production backgrounds, demonstrating the maturity and open-mindedness of Taiwan's visual industry in connecting with the international community. 'The charm of Taiwanese cinema lies in its ability to be close to life and respond to the times; it can be delicately moving and possess a global vision.' (Edited by Tang Pei-chun/Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150408
The Singapore Chinese Film Festival is jointly organized by the Singapore University of Social Sciences and the Singapore Film Society.
The organizers recently issued a press release stating that 'A Fish Out of Water' will be the opening film. Directed by Liao Ke-fa, who was born in Malaysia and resides in Taiwan, the film draws from his cross-cultural growth experiences, using black humor to delve into Malaysia's identity politics, while also reflecting the complex situation of Chinese diaspora and identity fluidity across generations. This film sets the stage for the festival's theme of 'diaspora'.
Regarding Taiwanese works, in addition to the opening film 'A Fish Out of Water', other selections include 'March', 'My Family's Affairs', 'Our Unexpected Courage', and the closing film 'The Great Buddha+'. The organizers pointed out that 'The Great Buddha+' re-examines historical trauma, responding to contemporary society's continuous questioning of memory and justice. These works demonstrate the diverse themes and styles of Taiwanese cinema.
Late last year, 'The Great Buddha+', which was nominated for 11 awards at the 62nd Golden Horse Awards and tells the story of the White Terror, won 4 awards, becoming a big winner.
This year's festival features four main sections: 'Chinese Panorama' presenting 19 feature films; 'Documentary Vision' showcasing 4 documentaries; 'Chinese Short Film Showcase' featuring 20 short films from different regions; and 'Classic Restored' re-screening 3 films that have recently undergone restoration.
In the 'Documentary Vision' section, three films are from Taiwan. These include the ecological documentary 'Guard Our Planet', the documentary on Taiwan's semiconductor development history 'The Mountain Makers - A Century's Gamble', and 'Poetry of Images in Bookstores: Pausing and Traversing'.
Taiwan's Representative to Singapore, Tong Zhen-yuan, posted on Facebook and told CNA that Taiwanese cinema continues to expand its creative horizons through international collaborations. Works such as 'Deep Quiet', 'Road to Happiness', 'Suicide Notice', and 'Girls Are Not Ordinary' span multiple international production backgrounds, demonstrating the maturity and open-mindedness of Taiwan's visual industry in connecting with the international community. 'The charm of Taiwanese cinema lies in its ability to be close to life and respond to the times; it can be delicately moving and possess a global vision.' (Edited by Tang Pei-chun/Hsieh Yi-hsuan) 1150408
FAQ
When is the Singapore Chinese Film Festival held?
It will be held from April 24 to May 3, 2026.
Which Taiwanese film was selected as the opening film?
Director Liao Ke-fa's 'A Fish Out of Water' is the opening film.