A-li 88
Originally released in 2013. A-li 88 is a documentary film. directed by Huang Hsin-Yao. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot killed hundreds and caused irreversible damage to Taiwan. On the Alishan Mountains, the rainfall destroyed its forest railway and badly damaged its tourism industry for years. Huang Hsin-yao initially went up the mountain to document the aftermath of the storm. But Huang changed his approach when he claimed he saw many Wu Fengs on the mountain, referencing the Han merchant who, according to folk legends, “civilised” Taiwanese aborigines on Alishan. This scathing documentary asks whether rapid development of the region, be it by deforestation or by exploitation of its natural beauty for tourist dollars, worsened the effects of the typhoon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2013
13 years ago
Runtime
0h 59m
59 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A-li 88 about?
In August 2009, Typhoon Morakot killed hundreds and caused irreversible damage to Taiwan. On the Alishan Mountains, the rainfall destroyed its forest railway and badly damaged its tourism industry ...
Who directed A-li 88?
A-li 88 was directed by Huang Hsin-Yao.
How long is A-li 88?
A-li 88 has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was A-li 88 released?
A-li 88 was released on January 1, 2013 in theaters.