Made in Taiwan (2005)

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Yi-Chun loves dancing. She attends ballet classes at her high school, with a lot of discipline, even if the exercises are painful. "Made in Taiwan" is a sensitive portrait of a 17-year-old Taiwanese girl who shares her very personal worries and joys with us. The young woman loves to eat, but every intake of food is watched suspiciously by her family; the slightest weight gain is a hindrance to her dancing career. Her voice-over tells of her school day, which is subject to a strict dramaturgy: the alarm clock rings at 5:45 am, she is often not home until 7 pm, then she does her homework, takes a shower and goes to bed - she has neither time nor energy for a boyfriend. The annual school trip to the seaside is the perfect escape from the routine: karaoke on the bus, sweets and a fairground make for a good atmosphere. Monika Treut observes the youthful hustle and bustle without judging it, always keeping a careful eye on her protagonist's face.

Director: Monika Treut
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Elfi Mikesch
Editing: Angela Christlieb
Production: Hyena Films, Taiwan Public Television Service Foundation, 3sat
Language: 普通话
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Monika Treut
More Films in Genre: Documentary, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Made in Taiwan about?
Yi-Chun loves dancing. She attends ballet classes at her high school, with a lot of discipline, even if the exercises are painful. "Made in Taiwan" is a sensitive portrait of a 17-year-old Taiwanese girl who shares her very personal worries and joys with us. The young woman loves to eat, but every intake of food is watched suspiciously by her family; the slightest weight gain is a hindrance to her dancing career. Her voice-over tells of her school day, which is subject to a strict dramaturgy: the alarm clock rings at 5:45 am, she is often not home until 7 pm, then she does her homework, takes a shower and goes to bed - she has neither time nor energy for a boyfriend. The annual school trip to the seaside is the perfect escape from the routine: karaoke on the bus, sweets and a fairground make for a good atmosphere. Monika Treut observes the youthful hustle and bustle without judging it, always keeping a careful eye on her protagonist's face.
Who directed Made in Taiwan?
Made in Taiwan was directed by Monika Treut.
Who stars in Made in Taiwan?
Made in Taiwan stars Yi-chun.
What genre is Made in Taiwan?
Made in Taiwan is a Documentary, TV Movie film.