Kaohsiung Film Archive Introduction
The Kaohsiung Film Archive, located by the Love River, was established in 2001. It is a small and exquisite space that screens ticketed films daily and offers various projection equipment, film literature, art films, and documentaries. It is the first social education unit in Kaohsiung dedicated to promoting film culture. The archive is adjacent to the Love River and is surrounded by the mascot of the Kaohsiung Film Festival, the Fireball Film Reel Man, attracting many movie enthusiasts. At night, the dots of blue and purple lights reflect in the shimmering waters of the Love River. As the gentle breeze blows, lovers walking in the plaza in front of the film archive whisper to each other, revealing the romantic ambiance of the Love River. The "Kaohsiung Film Archive" is located on the west bank of the Love River and operates under the concept of a "national theater." It has resisted political interference and screened the documentary "The 10 Conditions of Love" about Uyghur exile leader Rebiya Kadeer, drawing attention from various sectors. Inside the archive, displays showcase "Kaohsiung’s Old Cinemas," "Kaohsiung in Film," and "Southern Filmmakers," contributing to the understanding of Kaohsiung's film culture within its historical context and finding a new mission and identity for the future of film development in Kaohsiung.
