TravTalk India Online Magazine
The 2025 Taiwan Film Festival returns to New Delhi on 12–13 December, showcasing contemporary Taiwanese cinema and premiering the first Taiwan–India co-produced feature film.
Rahul Bhadana
As cultural collaborations gain traction across Asia, film festivals continue to serve as important platforms for cross-border storytelling, talent exchange and soft-power engagement. The 2025 Taiwan Film Festival in New Delhi reflects this momentum, offering Indian audiences curated access to Taiwan’s evolving cinematic landscape while deepening institutional and industry linkages between the two countries. The festival is organised by the Ministry of Culture, Taiwan, and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India.
Held at PVR Priya Cinema, Vasant Vihar, on 12–13 December 2025, the two-day showcase features selected screenings, discussions and an opening ceremony, creating opportunities for dialogue between filmmakers, cultural bodies and creative stakeholders from Taiwan and India.
Demon Hunters marks a milestone for bilateral film production
A key highlight is the special screening of Demon Hunters, the first Taiwan–India co-produced feature film. The film blends cultural elements from both nations and incorporates classic Bollywood dance sequences—a creative milestone that signals wider potential for collaborative productions. The screening is positioned as a major step in strengthening bilateral creative partnerships and encouraging future co-production initiatives.
Selected films reflect Taiwan’s contemporary cinema and society
The festival line-up showcases three films representing different facets of Taiwan:
- A Chip Odyssey — a documentary on TSMC and Taiwan’s pivotal role in the global semiconductor industry, offering insight into the country’s technological leadership.
- Hunter Brothers — an Indigenous-themed drama exploring tensions between tradition and modernity within Taiwan’s Indigenous communities.
- Demon Hunters — the first Taiwan–India co-production, blending cultural narratives and genre cinema.
Together, the selections present a multifaceted view of Taiwan’s culture, innovation and social stories.
Programming designed to encourage dialogue and collaboration
The festival includes post-screening discussions with filmmakers and invited guests from both countries, designed to foster industry dialogue and open pathways for co-development in content, talent and creative exchange. The initiative aims to deepen public understanding of Taiwan’s cultural landscape while strengthening long-term cultural cooperation between Taiwan and India.
Screening schedule
12 December (Fri)
• Demon Hunters — 7:45 PM
13 December (Sat)
• Hunter Brothers — 10:00 AM
• A Chip Odyssey — 12:00 PM
