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S. Leo Chiang on Oscar-nominated ’Island in Between’
Filmmaker S. Leo Chiang discusses his Oscar-nominated documentary "Island in Between," offering a unique perspective on Taiwan’s complex geopolitics. His goal: sparking curiosity about Taiwan among international audiences.2024/02/06 17:47 -
Taiwanese American director’s film nominated for Oscar
"Island in Between," a documentary by Taiwanese American director S. Leo Chiang, has been nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 96th Academy Awards. The film provides an outsider’s perspective on the everyday life of the Kinmen Islands, exploring the complex relationship between Taiwan, Kinmen, and China through the lens of Chiang’s father’s military service memories. Chiang, who was born in Taiwan and raised in the U.S., aims to offer a unique perspective on the Taiwan Strait crisis by sharing the experiences of the people living in the region. The winners of the 96th Academy Awards will be announced on March 10.2024/01/24 14:19