Winterreise 2021 ( 8)

Franz Schubert's "Winterreise" is considered the pinnacle of German art song. Hans Zender (1936 - 2019) arranged the cycle in 1993, and his version for tenor and small orchestra brings to light emotions that pulsate beneath the surface in Schubert. Similar to Hans Zender, the choreographer Christian Spuck is also concerned with a journey into the interior of the human being.

Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet 2020

Shakespeare’s play “Romeo and Juliet” has inspired generations of artists to adaptations like scarcely any other work. In his colorful, passionate music, the Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev brilliantly captured the clash of love and hatred, and the proximity of tenderness and violence. Inspired by Prokofiev’s vivid music and the timeless quality of Shakespeare’s tragedy, choreographer Christian Spuck and the Ballett Zürich narrate the most famous love story in world literature using strong images that are full of enthralling theatricality and touching emotion. Michail Jurowski, a true Prokofiev expert, is at the rostrum of the Philharmonia Zürich. Recorded live at Opernhaus Zürich June 2019.

Tchaikovsky: Sleeping Beauty 2022 ( 9)

Sleeping Beauty was premiered in St. Petersburg with Tchaikovsky’s immortal music in 1890. In his version for the Ballett Zurich, Christian Spuck revives the classic in his own artistic style. With a great deal of humor, he addresses the complex process of growing up, relating themes such as generational conflicts with one’s parents, the difficulties of becoming a mature adult, and, last but not least, love and sexuality. Whenever possible, he frees the characters from their traditional role cliches. Petipa’s original version becomes a model that Christian Spuck occasionally cites yet repeatedly questions and counteracts with irony and occasionally irritating moments.

The Club 1981 ( 6.7)

Mainly the story of Sai, a rascal who works at a gang-operated nightclub, and his conflicts with a rival gang.

Duel of the Brave Ones 1980 ( 2)

When a gang war breaks out over disputed territory, crime boss Wai blames his lieutenant, Ah Sing, for failing to wipe out the competition.

Chu Lien 1979 ( 7.5)

Zhijie, in her bid to find a wife for her mentally-challenged son, found Chu Lien to become her daughter-in-law. From then, Chu Lien's life becomes miserable, constantly being physically abused. Fortunately, Shun-hsing took pity on her, both of them quietly exchange solemn vows to each other...

Inside Out 2015 ( 7.911)

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.

Incredibles 2 2018 ( 7.5)

Elastigirl springs into action to save the day, while Mr. Incredible faces his greatest challenge yet – taking care of the problems of his three children.

Monsters University 2013 ( 7.041)

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

The Stag 2023

At a deer farm in Changhua County, a middle-aged man is asked to cut off a stag’s antlers in front of his two kids.

AR盜夢事件 2017

The Bloody Hero 1976

Drinking and daydreaming are the pastime of Fong Tak Yuan, because he has no interest in the family farm. The local gang of hoodlums persuades Fong to rob the land of peasant farmers in order to grow opium. When the gang has no more use for him, they brutalize Fong's family and murder his father. To avenge their father's death, Fong and his brother challenge the gang, which results in death.

Betelnut Girls 2015

Golden Conch 1963

A fishing boy fell in love with a conch girl living on the fairy island. He passed numerous tests and lived with the girl happily ever after.

The Last Queen 2023 ( 6.613)

1516, Legend has it that the king of Algiers had a wife named Zaphira. When the pirate Aroudj Barbarossa arrives to liberate the city from the Spaniards, he is determined to conquer Zaphira as well as the kingdom itself. But is Zaphira willing to let him, or is she plotting for herself?

Enoki and the Kind Kreature 2022

A mushroom person trapped in the dwelling of an eerie creature is given the chance to escape through an unexpected quarter.

White Ant 2017 ( 6.4)

The threat of public exposure drives a closeted fetishist’s life into peril, setting a catalyst that will change the lives of those around him.

A Foley Artist 2017 ( 5)

This documentary turns the spotlight on an overlooked component of filmmaking: the art of foley through the perspective of Taiwan’s most experienced master, Hu Ding-yi. Hu has worked tirelessly for decades in his studio, manually recreating diegetic sounds (sounds whose source are visible on screen) using his large collection of everyday objects. Through the artisan’s eyes, Wang Wan-jo’s timely documentary looks back at the golden age of Taiwanese cinema and examines the new dynamics of the Greater China film industry. Hu received the Lifetime Achievement prize at the 2017 Golden Horse Awards.

The Last Painting 2017 ( 6)

A student and political activist becomes the new housemate of a solitary painter. He is brusque and disillusioned, she is filled with hope. Outside, Taiwan is heading towards new presidential elections. Contemporary Asian cinema at its best, in which it's all about timing and rhythm. A visually impressive, layered thriller about politics, art and murder.

Dragon Eye Congee: A Dream of Love 2005 ( 6)

Dragon Eye Congee tells the story of a second-generation Taiwanese American, Shaun Tam, who, since childhood, has repeatedly dreamt about the same woman in the same scenes, complete with a haunting melody and the fragrant smell of rice congee with dried longan.

One Stone and Two Birds 2005 ( 4.1)

During the reign of Emperor Jia Jing of the Ming Dynasty, the evil court official Yan Song relies on the emperor favoritism towards him, becoming overbearing and domineering. An honest official Zhang Ying Long impeaches Yan Song with a Ten Cimes Five Deceits against him. But instead he gets flogged 30 times, and banished to a far off frontier Guizhou.

Season of Good Rain 2009 ( 6.056)

A traveling architect meets an old friend from his student years; the pair realize their connection has always been a romantic one.

Ning 2021

Something Imaginable 2024

A young twenty-something navigates the pitfalls of online dating.

Huh 2023

A high-school student's fear of tooth extraction and love for the dental intern.

Suddenly Seventeen 2016 ( 7.29)

When Liang Xia's obsession for a perfect wedding puts a strain in the relationship with her fiancé, he ultimately calls it quits and breaks up with her. In a heartbroken state, Liang Xia carelessly ingests a magical item, which transports the 28-year-old’s mind back to when she was only seventeen years old.

The North-Ming Fish 2020

Short film from Taiwan.

Into the Greenworld 2020

A high school student who has lost his father is bullied at school while also being misunderstood by his mother. He decides to return to his father’s hometown to find the tobacco field that was painted in the torn painting he takes along on the journey.

Whose Medal 2021

A documentary short about a man attending WorldSkills.