In this episode we talk with award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Hope who shines an urgent spotlight on Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear in the gripping new documentary, Invisible Nation.
It tells the story of how Taiwan's first female president, Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) delicately balanced on the tightrope between the hopes and fears of her nation and the colossal geopolitical forces of the US and China. The movie interweaves highlights from her time in office with Taiwan's history and struggle to preserve its hard won democracy.
Invisible Nation premiered in Ireland at the 36th Galway Film Fleadh in July and we went along to see the movie and talk with Director Vanessa Hope.
Date of Recording: July 12th, 2024.
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| Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) from 2016 to 2024, leads her cabinet during an official event in Taipei. |
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Additional information on the topics covered in this episode:
- Invisible Nation - website, Trailer (Trailer soundtrack used in this podcast episode courtesy of Invisible Nation)
- Tsai Ing-wen - wiki
