The Inspired Island: River Without Banks
他們在島嶼寫作：無岸之河
Synopsis
River Without Banks (2014) takes poetry and war as its main theme. As homage to Death of a Stone Cell, the film is structured into ten segments; each led by the first lines of the first ten stanza of the poem. Correspondences between the poet and his friends are incorporated throughout, taking the audience back and forth between Lofu's youth and middle age, only to eventually depict a full picture of the protagonist. The camera follows Lofu on his trips back to the bomb shelter and tunnel in Kinmen and his hometown Hengyang in Hunan Province of China, while also capturing his daily life in his adopted country of Canada. Acclaimed as the "Wizard of Poetry", Lofu shares through the film of the most insightful reflections.
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October 18, 2014
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wan-Jo Wang
- Original Title
- 他們在島嶼寫作：無岸之河
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wan-Jo Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Wan-Jo Wang
Director
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What is The Inspired Island: River Without Banks about?
River Without Banks (2014) takes poetry and war as its main theme. As homage to Death of a Stone Cell, the film is structured into ten segments; each led by the first lines of the first ten stanza of the poem. Correspondences between the poet and his friends are incorporated throughout, taking the audience back and forth between Lofu's youth and middle age, only to eventually depict a full picture of the protagonist. The camera follows Lofu on his trips back to the bomb shelter and tunnel in Kinmen and his hometown Hengyang in Hunan Province of China, while also capturing his daily life in his adopted country of Canada. Acclaimed as the "Wizard of Poetry", Lofu shares through the film of the most insightful reflections.
Who directed The Inspired Island: River Without Banks?
The Inspired Island: River Without Banks was directed by Wan-Jo Wang.
Who stars in The Inspired Island: River Without Banks?
The principal cast of The Inspired Island: River Without Banks includes 洛夫.
When was The Inspired Island: River Without Banks released and how long is it?
The Inspired Island: River Without Banks was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.