Hanzi

Hanzi

TSAI Mu-Ming / 2016 / Taiwan / documentary / 59min / Mandarin, English, Japanese / Chinese and English subtitles / World Premier

HANZI is a documentary exploring international design, visual culture and identity through the lens of modern Chinese typography. The film explores subjects such as “How does language shape identity? What role does handwriting play in the digital age?” Collaborating with filmmakers from various countries, Hanzi includes interviews from ShaoLan, creator of Chineasy, renowned font designer Kobayashi Akira from Japan, veteran Chinese font designer Sammy Or, also the last Chinese letterpress type foundry in the world and more. Focusing on Chinese typography and keeping insights applicable globally, Hanzi encourages its audiences to revisit and rethink their own culture, language and identity.

電影播放時間 Screening Times:
5/21 (日/Sun) 19:15 Closing Film + Q&A + Awards Ceremony

播放地點 Screening Location
WONDERFUL THEATER 真善美戲院
7F #116 Hanzhong St, Wanhua District, Taipei
台北市萬華區漢中街116號7樓