Taiwan: A People's History

Synopsis

"Taiwan: A People's History" is a Taiwanese documentary directed and written by Fu Changfeng, starring Zhang Han, Zhu Luhao, and Qian Demen. From the perspective of the Taiwanese people, the film depicts the historical context of Taiwan's economic transformation, social development, and cultural transitions, from ancient times, the Spanish and Dutch colonial period, the Japanese colonial era, and the Republic of China. The production team recreated events such as Zheng Chenggong's landing at Luermen in Donggang, Yilan, and other places. Former Public Television Service Chairman Wu Fengshan stated that the work aims to convey the historical educational value of the "striving" spirit [1-2]. The program interprets the course of Taiwan's history from the perspective of Taiwanese people, allowing the people living on this land to better understand their own cultural roots.