Island Etude (Chinese: 練習曲; pinyin: Liànxí Qǔ) is a 2006 Taiwanese film directed by Chen Hwai-en. It was Taiwan's submission to the 80th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1][2]
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Traditional | 練習曲 |
Simplified | 练习曲 |
Mandarin | Liànxí Qǔ |
Directed by | Chen Hwai-en |
Written by | Chen Hwai-en |
Produced by |
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Starring |
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Edited by | Chen Po-wen |
Music by | Cincin Lee |
Release date | November 2006 |
Running time | 109 minutes |
Country | Taiwan |
Languages | Mandarin Taiwanese Hokkien English Lithuanian |
A film about a hearing impaired college student who grabs his bike, backpack, and guitar and goes on a 7-day, 6-night round-the-island tour. On the way he discovers the natural and cultural beauty of Taiwan and during his encounters with different people he is exposed to local arts, folk customs, approaches to environmental protection, traditional family values, and a host of other cultural enlightenments.
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