The Czech Film Center is part of the Czech Film Fund
The Island of Freedom
Ostrov svobody
Taiwan, Czech Republic, Slovakia / 80 min / English, Ukrainian, Cantonese, Chinese (Traditional)
Documentary / Second film
The Island of Freedom
Ostrov svobody
Taiwan, Czech Republic, Slovakia / 80 min / English, Ukrainian, Cantonese, Chinese (Traditional)
Documentary / Second film
What are the actions of people who experienced annexation directly or as part of their family history towards a possible annexation of Taiwan, an island where the annexation is a possible scenario.
“The Island of Freedom” delves into the vibrant world of Taiwanese political activism and art expressed by both Taiwanese and international protagonists based in Taiwan who have experienced totalitarianism as part of their personal or family history and are using various tools to express their life experience and capture the complicated situation in one of the hottest region in the world that may soon suffer from another military conflict. Through personal stories of five protagonists who all meet in Taipei to play a war board game “2045” simulating an annexation of Taiwan, the film is focusing on the questions to find one’s own freedom. Each of the characters are using their own artistic means of protests or voicing their opinions.
Animator / Sellina Chen Dop / Karel Pícha Editor / Sound / Writer / Haruna Honcoop
Completion date / December 2026