2016
Taipei Film Festival
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“As the saying goes, in martial arts, speed is everything.” To me, short animation is more than a space for experimentation and self-training—it’s where ideas are rapidly tested within limited duration, using refined visuals and sound to cut straight to the essence of storytelling. One night, I watched several shorts in a row—dreamlike and surreal, blending the absurd with realism, tenderness, and wit. Though brief and diverse in style, they leave a lasting emotional and intellectual resonance. They convinced me that short animation is a contemporary craft of speed, precision, and impact—striking straight to the core.
Animation director Yang Zixin, who hails from Taichung, has a remarkable ability to capture the subtle moments of everyday life in Taiwan—moments that feel deeply familiar, yet are often difficult to put into words: the play of light and shadow on a street corner, the sounds drifting through narrow alleyways, and the unspoken distance and warmth between people. Within these seemingly ordinary scenes, Yang reflects on the ways we observe, experience, and look back on life. Through his images, viewers may also recognize a sense of intimacy and familiarity that feels distinctly Taiwanese.