behind the story
From international politics and music to film industry professionals and cultural icons—this curated selection of biographical documentaries offers intimate, eye-level encounters with influential figures across diverse fields. Through the lens, we gain rare insights into their lesser-known sides, and follow them as they navigate cultural clashes, personal revelations, and shifting global contexts. Each film invites you to explore contemporary issues through the lived experiences of extraordinary individuals shaped by history.
15 films
Andrey Tarkovsky. A Cinema Prayer
Nomad: In the Footsteps of Bruce Chatwin
The Space in Between: Marina Abramovic and Brazil
The Brink
Varda by Agnès
Margaret Atwood: A Word after a Word after a Word is Power
The Propaganda Game
Past Present
L.T.K.
Suede: The Insatiable Ones
Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA
Citizenfour
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The Art of Lesbian Visibility
Taiwan has long since become the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage, and LGBTQ+ lives seem to be increasingly woven into everyday life. Yet, when we turn our gaze to Asia’s mainstream media and cinema, where are the stories of lesbian women? The love left unspoken, the relationships that defy definition, and the intimacies that blur the line between friendship and romance—are they still hidden beyond the frame? And when lesbian women do appear on screen, how often are their stories truly told from their own perspectives? This time, through a collection of films, we summon those who have always been there, yet have rarely been seen. “I summon you by this name. Reveal yourself.”