Taiwan Video Club (1999)
Taiwan Video Club (1999) introduces an underground world of television piracy in Taiwan. The protagonists record and trade videotapes of their favourite ‘epics’, broadcast daily on television. Focusing on their fanaticism and the materiality of the recording process, this video draws a connection between electronic and cultural forms of translation.
Director: Lana Lin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: October 6, 1999
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Taiwan Video Club about?
- Taiwan Video Club (1999) introduces an underground world of television piracy in Taiwan. The protagonists record and trade videotapes of their favourite ‘epics’, broadcast daily on television. Focusing on their fanaticism and the materiality of the recording process, this video draws a connection between electronic and cultural forms of translation.
- Who directed Taiwan Video Club?
- Taiwan Video Club was directed by Lana Lin.
- How long is Taiwan Video Club?
- Taiwan Video Club has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Taiwan Video Club?
- Taiwan Video Club is a Documentary film.