Every year, there is one big movie that takes the world by storm and creates an unparalleled impact. I am not talking about a Hollywood blockbuster, but rather a historical epic from my home country. Although I only spent the first ten years of my childhood in Taiwan, I consider it my home and where I belong. I have such a deep connection and attachment to this land, it is something inexplicable and rooted in my core being. This year, an epic film that took ten years of preparation was finally completed and released. This film, titled "Seediq Bale" is about a true event that happened in Taiwan during Japanese occupation. The title in aboriginal language means "real men". Ever since I heard about this movie, I knew I had to see it in the theatre. The visual impact and original score is just simply too good and an online stream would never do it justice. After many attempts at trying to purchase a ticket for the film screening at MoMa, I finally succeeded by running there at 9:30 AM, right when the ticketing booth opened. I was determined.
The theatre at MoMa was packed, not one single empty seat. Somehow this made me happy knowing that a film from my country is getting the amount of attention it deserves. "Seediq Bale" was absolutely amazing, from the first minute to the last. Although I am not an aboriginal myself, I felt their pain and suppression. It was emotional for me to watch anything about the people of my motherland fighting for their own rights. This was truly a historical epic. I was speechless after the credits started rolling and had to take another few minutes to calm down and collect my thoughts. The colors, costumes, and scenery completed the story for perfectly. I was truly inspired.
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