"The Egret is Actually a Black Monster" Starts Filming, Short Film Series Also Promotes Kinmen
The PTS Life Drama Festival production "The Egret is Actually a Black Monster" has begun filming in Kinmen, blending boxing, family, and growth narratives while promoting the local culture through its unique scenery. A parallel short film series will also showcase Kinmen's heritage internationally.
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The PTS Life Drama Festival production "The Egret is Actually a Black Monster" will commence filming at the Hong Xuan Ancient House in Houfeng Port, Jincheng Township, Kinmen County. Today, the production crew held a launch ceremony.
According to information provided by the crew, the Kinmen story "The Egret is Actually a Black Monster" combines boxing, family ties, and master-apprentice growth, depicting an unexpected life journey. Producer and screenwriter Xu Yun-chi told reporters that the story took 6 years to write. She explained that the title's meaning refers to the female protagonist who appears upright and righteous, as if everything is white, but actually wraps up a lot of pain in a tough shell, making her inner self hard to understand.
Xu Yun-chi said, "I believe that if we wish for everything to be truly white, we must be able to accept the state of black; only then can we reconcile with ourselves in the end."
As Xu Yun-chi's father is from Kinmen, she stated that to write an authentic Kinmen story and film there involved overcoming many obstacles. She expressed gratitude for the assistance from many people in Kinmen and Taiwan.
The crew stated in a press release that the initial budget plan only allowed for outdoor shooting in Kinmen. However, after scouting locations in Kinmen, the director discovered that the unique charm of both Kinmen's outdoor and indoor architectural styles led to the final decision to film extensively on-site in Kinmen, thanks to the joint efforts of various local communities and officials, including substantial assistance with car rentals, catering, and accommodation.
The crew noted that the unique visual imagery of Kinmen, such as its distinctive foggy seasons, wheat fields, old houses with bullet holes, coastal fortifications, and wartime slogans, will also be transformed into profound emotional expressions within the story.
The crew also announced that as they settle in Kinmen, the promotional short film series "Bailu car bu" (白鷺鷥 車ㄅㄨㄚ逬), supported by the Kinmen County Government's Tourism Department, will also commence filming simultaneously. This series will feature stories of "Kinmen drifters" (金漂) – spouses who have moved to Kinmen for various reasons – and legends of an old Western-style house converted into a backpacker hostel, said to have facilitated over a hundred successful couples. The aim is to promote Kinmen's unique culture to an international audience. (Editor: Xie Yazhu) 1150410
According to information provided by the crew, the Kinmen story "The Egret is Actually a Black Monster" combines boxing, family ties, and master-apprentice growth, depicting an unexpected life journey. Producer and screenwriter Xu Yun-chi told reporters that the story took 6 years to write. She explained that the title's meaning refers to the female protagonist who appears upright and righteous, as if everything is white, but actually wraps up a lot of pain in a tough shell, making her inner self hard to understand.
Xu Yun-chi said, "I believe that if we wish for everything to be truly white, we must be able to accept the state of black; only then can we reconcile with ourselves in the end."
As Xu Yun-chi's father is from Kinmen, she stated that to write an authentic Kinmen story and film there involved overcoming many obstacles. She expressed gratitude for the assistance from many people in Kinmen and Taiwan.
The crew stated in a press release that the initial budget plan only allowed for outdoor shooting in Kinmen. However, after scouting locations in Kinmen, the director discovered that the unique charm of both Kinmen's outdoor and indoor architectural styles led to the final decision to film extensively on-site in Kinmen, thanks to the joint efforts of various local communities and officials, including substantial assistance with car rentals, catering, and accommodation.
The crew noted that the unique visual imagery of Kinmen, such as its distinctive foggy seasons, wheat fields, old houses with bullet holes, coastal fortifications, and wartime slogans, will also be transformed into profound emotional expressions within the story.
The crew also announced that as they settle in Kinmen, the promotional short film series "Bailu car bu" (白鷺鷥 車ㄅㄨㄚ逬), supported by the Kinmen County Government's Tourism Department, will also commence filming simultaneously. This series will feature stories of "Kinmen drifters" (金漂) – spouses who have moved to Kinmen for various reasons – and legends of an old Western-style house converted into a backpacker hostel, said to have facilitated over a hundred successful couples. The aim is to promote Kinmen's unique culture to an international audience. (Editor: Xie Yazhu) 1150410