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, offers various projection equipment, as well as movie collections, art films, and documentaries. It is the first social education unit in Kaohsiung dedicated to promoting film culture. Adjacent to the Love River, the building is surrounded by the mascot of the Kaohsiung Film Festival, the Fireball Film Reel, attracting many movie enthusiasts. At night, the blue and purple lights reflect off the shimmering water of the Love River, creating a romantic ambiance as couples stroll and whisper in the plaza in front of the film archive. The "Kaohsiung Film Archive" is located on the west bank of the Love River and operates on the concept of a "National Theater." It has resisted political forces' interventions, notably screening the documentary "Ten Conditions of Love" about the Uyghur exiled leader Rebiya Kadeer, which garnered attention from various sectors. Inside the archive, exhibits feature "Kaohsiung's Old Theaters," "Kaohsiung in Cinema," and "Southern Filmmakers," highlighting the cinematic culture within Kaohsiung's historical context and seeking to find a new mission and positioning for the future of film development in Kaohsiung.
