Set against the backdrop of the political events of the past five years, The Island of Freedom portrays the daily lives of five characters (Taiwanese and Eastern Europeans) living in Taiwan and their contributions to the defense of freedom and democratic principles that Taiwan gained, despite its complex and contentious history. The Island of Freedom thus raises topical questions about the complex geopolitical climate in East Asia and Eastern Europe—a region that experienced authoritarianism during the Cold War. The growing threat of an attack on Taiwan and the ongoing war in Ukraine link the two regions with unprecedented intensity. Through intimate human stories, the film unravels the various attempts to find one's own identity, thematized through our characters.

Animator / Sellina Chen    Dop / Matin Tokár    Editor / Dimitrios Polyzos    Music / Pjoni    Sound / Michal Gabor    Writer / Haruna Honcoop

Completion date / June 2026

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