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Invisible Nation

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With unprecedented access to Taiwan's sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Hope's restrained observational style captures Tsai at work in her country's vibrant democracy at home, while seeking full international recognition of Taiwan's right to exist. At a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.

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Kathrin Hille Financial Times But this time, a global audience can see and hear Taiwan’s own story via Invisible Nation, a tour de force through the country’s democracy, history, social and economic achievements and international isolation. Rated: 4/5 Dec 7, 2024 Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian As a work of journalistic explication for interested but underinformed western viewers, it’s a bit all over the shop, although admittedly the history of the island is fiendishly complex and confusing. Rated: 3/5 Dec 3, 2024 Full Review Richard Kuipers Variety Taiwan’s transformation from an authoritarian state to a flourishing democracy determined to decide its own future is charted in the engrossing and highly informative documentary “Invisible Nation.” Jan 21, 2024 Full Review Robert W. Monk Flickering Myth Invisible Nation makes a profound statement about Taiwanese democracy and its ongoing quest for stability and economic success. Dec 3, 2024 Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Occasionally fascinating, but often hagiographic, overstuffed and myopic. Jun 1, 2024 Full Review Morgan Rojas Cinemacy An empathetic and eye-opening statement that sheds light on Taiwan’s struggle for self-identity and acknowledgment. May 28, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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garvin l Not only is this film informative, but it is also very entertaining. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/15/24 Full Review Kelly L Absolutely a must watch if you’re interested in foreign policy, human rights, democracy and freedom. Vanessa Hope and her team went through incredible odds and continues to persist in telling Taiwan’s story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/05/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis With unprecedented access to Taiwan's sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Hope's restrained observational style captures Tsai at work in her country's vibrant democracy at home, while seeking full international recognition of Taiwan's right to exist. At a time when Russia's invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.
Director
Vanessa Hope
Producer
Vanessa Hope, Ted Hope, Cassandra Jabola, Ivan Orlic
Distributor
Abramorama
Production Co
Double Hope Films, Seine Pictures, 100 Chapters Productions
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 2024, Limited
Runtime
1h 25m