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Memory-erasure animation 'Wilderness of the Greenriver' debuts at Taiwan fest

Barcelona-based director Ellis Kayin Chan's animated feature explores themes of lost identity and family reunion.

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At a glance

  • Animated feature "Wilderness of the Greenriver" premiered at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
  • Director Ellis Kayin Chan is based in Barcelona and is from Hong Kong
  • Film explores themes of lost memory and family reunion
  • Producer Eddy Cinema has previous festival recognition at Cannes and Annecy

An animated feature titled "Wilderness of the Greenriver" has been presented at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest in Taipei. The film, directed by Barcelona-based Hong Kong director Ellis Kayin Chan, follows a man with no memory of his past who discovers that a patient is his lost sister.

The production is backed by Eddy Cinema, a producer known for previous work at major animation festivals including Cannes and Annecy. The film is set in a world incorporating memory-erasure technology.

Why it matters

The film represents international collaboration in animation production and showcases emerging work at a major Asian content festival.

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