A Silent Gaze

2022 3h 1m ZH

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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Since 2009, the filmmaker has spent 12 years documenting the ever-changing times of three townships along the coast of Tainan County, namely Beimen, Jiangjun and Qigu. Through the lenses, human activities are seen closely connected with the surrounding nature, while maintaining its own charm. The film subtly captures a singular way of life and a sense of time suspended in the past, present and future.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Huang Hsin-yao
Languages: Mandarin
Countries: Taiwan

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RUNTIME

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At 181 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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3 / 6

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Huang Hsin-yao shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21228760 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Huang Hsin-yao directs. Huang Hsin-yao cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Taiwan. Dialogue in Mandarin.

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Things worth knowing

1At 181 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released 4 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Huang Hsin-yao shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5IMDB entry: tt21228760 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.