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BIOGRAFILM: Celebration of Lives Award 2024
“It is a bit of a tradition of our festival to reward power couples, because very often cinema is a collective work that also becomes a family affair…” READ MORE
VARIETY: INTERVIEW
“Invisible Nation’ Filmmakers Vanessa and Ted Hope on Importance of Taiwan Doc: ‘It’s 23 Million Lives and Their Democracy That’s at Stake!’” READ MORE
FILMMAKER MAGAZINE: INTERVIEW
“‘Understanding Taiwan on Its Own Terms’: Vanessa Hope on Invisible Nation”
CINEMA DAILY US: INTERVIEW
“Invisible Nation : Exclusive Interview with Director Vanessa Hope”
HAMMER TO NAIL: REVIEW
“The strength of the movie is in its access (to Tsai and others) and the force of its narrative. Watching it, one is driven to anger and, hopefully, to action. Do not look away, for doing so will truly allow Taiwan to vanish, turning Invisible Nation’s title into a prophecy. READ MORE
CINEMA ESCAPIST: REVIEW
“Advocates for Taiwan ought to be pleased with Invisible Nation‘s degree of focus, nuance, and relevancy.” READ MORE
VARIETY: REVIEW
“Compelling… Taiwan’s troubled past and uncertain future come sharply into focus in this timely and valuable film.” READ MORE
SCREEN DAILY: REVIEW
“Sobering… Vanessa Hope’s compassionate documentary explores the troubled history of a nation trying to establish its autonomy while facing increasing tensions from neighbouring China.” READ MORE
MODERN TIMES: REVIEW
“What makes the documentary unique is the close access that the crew gets to Taiwan’s first female president and to the other party members of the PPT.” READ MORE
SLUG MAG: REVIEW
“One thing is for sure, Invisible Nation is a necessary, informational data-dump. Every minute detail is a versatile brick to Taiwan’s Libertarian attitude—a drive for sheer independence that’s backed only by a “we’ll be ready” mindset.” READ MORE