"Fly! Formosan Black Eagle" documentary took 12 years to make, seeking cultural and ecological balance
Director Liang Chieh-Te's new documentary, "Fly! Formosan Black Eagle," completed after 12 years, explores the balance between culture and ecology. It highlights the challenges of filming and the promotion of "simulated feathers" to reconcile tribal traditions with conservation, premiering on May 15th.
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Central News Agency (CNA) reporter Wang Hsin-Yu (王心宇) reported from Taipei on the 28th. Director Liang Chieh-Te (梁皆得), whose "Fly, Black Hawk" once achieved tens of millions in box office, spent 12 years on his new documentary "Fly! Formosan Black Eagle," which discusses cultural and ecological balance. He stated that he once waited for five months just for a single shot and also walked five hours along the Southern Cross-Island Highway to film.
Scholar Sun Yuan-Xun (孫元勳), known as the "Tai Chi Eagle King," artisan Zhong Jin-Nan (鍾金男) who promotes "simulated feather" technology, Paiwan tribal traditional leader Shen Wen-Ling (沈文伶) from Taiwu Township, and sponsor Wistron Arts and Culture Foundation CEO Chou Wen-Ling (周文玲), among others, attended the viewing yesterday.
Liang Chieh-Te stated that while the filming period was arduous, he could not have completed it by himself. "Many friends provided wonderful footage, allowing this film to be completed. I couldn't have done it alone, so I am very grateful to everyone."
"Fly! Formosan Black Eagle" focuses its lens on the balance between cultural preservation and ecological conservation. Zhong Jin-Nan said: "I respect tribal traditions and the opinions of traditional leaders, and have established partnerships with the tribes. Some traditional leaders who were strongly opposed to simulated feathers initially, after our stringent quality control and promotion, and with our assistance, have gradually changed their views and built good relationships, resolving difficulties."
Shen Wen-Ling attended wearing traditional attire and simulated feathers. She revealed that promoting simulated feathers was due to a promise with her grandfather, hoping to seek a balance between culture and ecology, neither violating culture nor harming ecology. "I know many traditional leaders around me are gradually willing to support simulated feathers, so as time progresses, things will get better, and everyone will find a balance. I also hope everyone can respect and support each other."
"Fly! Formosan Black Eagle" will be released nationwide in Taiwan on May 15th. (Edited by Guan Chung-Wei) 1150428
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Scholar Sun Yuan-Xun (孫元勳), known as the "Tai Chi Eagle King," artisan Zhong Jin-Nan (鍾金男) who promotes "simulated feather" technology, Paiwan tribal traditional leader Shen Wen-Ling (沈文伶) from Taiwu Township, and sponsor Wistron Arts and Culture Foundation CEO Chou Wen-Ling (周文玲), among others, attended the viewing yesterday.
Liang Chieh-Te stated that while the filming period was arduous, he could not have completed it by himself. "Many friends provided wonderful footage, allowing this film to be completed. I couldn't have done it alone, so I am very grateful to everyone."
"Fly! Formosan Black Eagle" focuses its lens on the balance between cultural preservation and ecological conservation. Zhong Jin-Nan said: "I respect tribal traditions and the opinions of traditional leaders, and have established partnerships with the tribes. Some traditional leaders who were strongly opposed to simulated feathers initially, after our stringent quality control and promotion, and with our assistance, have gradually changed their views and built good relationships, resolving difficulties."
Shen Wen-Ling attended wearing traditional attire and simulated feathers. She revealed that promoting simulated feathers was due to a promise with her grandfather, hoping to seek a balance between culture and ecology, neither violating culture nor harming ecology. "I know many traditional leaders around me are gradually willing to support simulated feathers, so as time progresses, things will get better, and everyone will find a balance. I also hope everyone can respect and support each other."
"Fly! Formosan Black Eagle" will be released nationwide in Taiwan on May 15th. (Edited by Guan Chung-Wei) 1150428
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