Viva Tonal: The Dance Age
Originally released in 2003. Viva Tonal: The Dance Age is a documentary film. directed by Chien Wei-ssu.
Synopsis
"I'm a cultured woman, travelling about footloose and fancy-free…”So begins a lilting tune from Taiwan's“Dance Age”of the 1920s and 1930s, a paradoxical time when the island's occupation by Japan also brought youth culture and a measure of artistic freedom. Women smoked cigarettes, love scandals were rife, and risqué Taiwanese pop was born. Embarking on a voyage to visit the surviving singers, composers and record aficionados of the era, this lively historical documentary mixes engaging interviews with catchy songs, haunting period footage, and reenactments of the unrequited romance between the adored chanteuse Chun Chun and her songwriter CHEN Chun-Yu.
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- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva Tonal: The Dance Age about?
"I'm a cultured woman, travelling about footloose and fancy-free…”So begins a lilting tune from Taiwan's“Dance Age”of the 1920s and 1930s, a paradoxical time when the island's occupation by...
Who directed Viva Tonal: The Dance Age?
Viva Tonal: The Dance Age was directed by Chien Wei-ssu.
How long is Viva Tonal: The Dance Age?
Viva Tonal: The Dance Age has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Viva Tonal: The Dance Age released?
Viva Tonal: The Dance Age was released on September 12, 2003 in theaters.