2026 Melbourne Taiwan Film Festival: Transition

Hi everyone! Lí hó! Tai gaˊ hoˋ!

This year our film festival centres around a powerful theme “Transition.”

“Transition” is perhaps most visible in Taiwan’s historical and political journey from authoritarianism to democracy. Yet, for those living through it, change often feels quiet and subtle — triggered by a short conversation, a photograph, or a fleeting moment with family. Featuring four remarkable and deeply moving personal stories, these films bring Taiwan’s past and present into a shared conversation. 

Four films. Four ways of living through transition.

Opening film – 21 May 6.30 pm | Family Matters 《我家的事》– A film that explores the complexities of family bonds and how resilience and love shape their lives. 

22 May | Deep Quiet Room 《深度安靜》 – A gripping narrative of tension and discovery, as the protagonist Yu-Ming uncovers a devastating truth following a tragic loss of his wife Yi-Ting.

23 May 2.00 pm | The Photo From 1977 《那張照片裡的我們》– A transnational love story that highlights the courage of Taiwanese youth activists during the 1977 Zhongli protest, confronting personal dreams and political awakening.

Closing film – 23 May | A Foggy Tale 《大濛》 – A story that addresses the families of the victims during Taiwan’s White Terror, celebrating the brilliance of humanity seen in a ruthless era. 

Stay tuned for more details.

Which film are you most looking forward to? Drop a comment below!

2026墨爾本臺灣電影節回來了！

今年，MTFF的主題為「Transition － 流轉」。

時光流轉，歲月如梭。臺灣從威權走向民主的歷程艱辛而漫長。回望歷史，或許會覺得那段改革轟轟烈烈。但對親身經歷的人來說，改變往往來得悄無聲息。也許是某句話讓人頓時醒悟、也許是某張照片激發了靈感、亦或許是在某個瞬間，與家人的關係產生了變化。四個真摯動人的故事，帶領我們走進臺灣的過去與現在。

四部電影，四個在流轉中前行的故事。

開幕片－5月21日 下午6:30｜《我家的事》Family Matters – 一個平凡的台灣鄉間家庭，家人以愛與堅韌克服人生難題，為了成為彼此生命中真正的家人。

5月22日｜《深度安靜》Deep Quiet Room － 諭明與依庭在圖書館相識相愛，步入婚姻。原以為生活將平穩展開，但依庭懷孕後，過往陰影逐漸浮現。本片利用壓抑又內斂的筆觸，帶出結婚後家庭內所不能說的秘密。

5月23日 下午2:00｜《那張照片裡的我們》The Photo from 1977 － 故事發生於1977年桃園中壢，一個照相館女攝影師遇到來自南韓的跆拳道教練，但因時代動盪與社會運動變遷，主角們意外捲入這場風暴。而主角們則在混亂中學會堅持信念，找尋屬於自己的光亮。

閉幕片－5月23日｜《大濛》(A Foggy Tale) － 「日頭漸光，霧正在散。」陳玉勳導演以擅長的庶民視角讓民眾走進白色恐怖時期的苦難歷史，以雲與霧的意象描繪那些漸漸被時間推動而淡去，但卻構成台灣歷史背景重要的人、事、物。

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