Portrait of the Families
家族合唱
Synopsis
This landmark dance film presents *Portrait of the Families*, a defining work by Lin Hwai-min and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, directed for screen by Chang Chao-Tang. *Portrait of the Families* is a mournful elegy for loss. Dancers move amid projections of nearly 200 historical Taiwanese photographs collected by Chang Chao-Tang and the voices of oral histories, evoking the deep scars and pain left by the 228 Incident and the White Terror. This film captures the original staging from the work’s 1997 premiere.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chang Chao-Tang, Lin Hwai-min
- Original Title
- 家族合唱
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chang Chao-Tang, Lin Hwai-min
Department Leadership Roster
Chang Chao-Tang
Director
Lin Hwai-min
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Portrait of the Families.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portrait of the Families
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What is Portrait of the Families about?
This landmark dance film presents *Portrait of the Families*, a defining work by Lin Hwai-min and Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan, directed for screen by Chang Chao-Tang. *Portrait of the Families* is a mournful elegy for loss. Dancers move amid projections of nearly 200 historical Taiwanese photographs collected by Chang Chao-Tang and the voices of oral histories, evoking the deep scars and pain left by the 228 Incident and the White Terror. This film captures the original staging from the work’s 1997 premiere.
Who directed Portrait of the Families?
Portrait of the Families was directed by Chang Chao-Tang, Lin Hwai-min.
Who stars in Portrait of the Families?
The principal cast of Portrait of the Families includes Not specified.
When was Portrait of the Families released and how long is it?
Portrait of the Families was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.