A screening of two ground-breaking works from female filmmaking pioneer Jo-Fei Chen that take a close look at the lives of contemporary gay and lesbian communities.
In Where is My Love?, Ko is a young gay writer who must decide whether or not to remain in the closet. Chen’s rediscovered film from 1996 artfully evokes the furtive queer lifestyles of the time while subtly capturing the rhythm of the writing process and the textures of everyday life.
In Incidental Journey, student Ching goes on a road trip around Taiwan after breaking up with her girlfriend, encountering Hsiang, a solitary artist. Travelling to a peaceful farm in the mountains, the women contemplate their pasts. A meditative reflection on female desire, Incidental Journey made its mark in Taiwan’s film history, offering a daring and frank portrayal of lesbian love on screen.
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Programme
Where is My Love?
Taiwan 1996 dir. Jo-Fei Chen 56 min
Taipei in the 1990s: Ko is a young gay writer who must decide whether or not to remain in the closet. Chen’s acclaimed film from 1996 artfully evokes the furtive queer lifestyles of the time while subtly capturing the rhythm of the writing process and the textures of everyday life.
Incidental Journey
Taiwan 2002 dir. Jo-Fei Chen 1hr 1min
After breaking up with her girlfriend, student Ching goes on a road trip around Taiwan, encountering Hsiang, a solitary artist. Travelling to a peaceful farm in the mountains, the women contemplate their pasts. A meditative reflection on female desire, Incidental Journey made its mark in Taiwan’s film history, offering a daring and frank portrayal of lesbian love on screen.
