The National Museum of Taiwan Literature (NMTL) launched the exhibition “Rewriting the Script: Unexpected Twists in Taiwan Literature and Screen Media (意料之外神展開：踏上文學銀幕奇幻之旅)” on Apr. 1 in Tainan City. Running until Nov. 23, the exhibition explores the rise of literary adaptations in Taiwan and traces how literature and visual storytelling have crossed paths across different phases of history to spark creative innovation.
During the opening ceremony, NMTL director Cheng Ying-fang (陳瑩芳) highlighted that the exhibition—four years in the making—marks a significant milestone as it features the largest number of exhibits to date, spanning from the Japanese colonial period to the modern era. With 100 artifacts, 71 television and film works, and 10 lyrical songs, the exhibition welcomes visits from families and children.
Arthur Chu (褚明仁), chairman of the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI), remarked that TFAI is honored to partner with NMTL to present the development of Taiwan’s literature, film, and television from the pre-war to post-war periods. He added that they look forward to showcasing Taiwan’s cultural soft power on the global stage.
Notably, Minister of Culture Li Yuan expressed his support for the exhibition by donating items from his personal collections, including notes, posters, scripts, proposals, and magazines related to the documentary “Our Time Our Story: 20 Years’ New Taiwan Cinema (白鴿計畫：台灣新電影二十年).” The invaluable materials serve as important resources for ongoing research on Taiwan cinema.
For more information, visit NMTL’s official website and Facebook page.