Kaohsiung Film Archive, Film archive and cinematheque in Yancheng District, Taiwan
The Kaohsiung Film Archive is a cinematheque and screening venue in Yancheng housed in a renovated building beside Love River, featuring multiple projection rooms and viewing spaces. It maintains collections of films and resources alongside facilities designed for cinema education and viewing.
The building previously served as a venue for a Chinese orchestra before being transformed in 2001 into the first specialized film center in southern Taiwan. This conversion marked a significant shift toward supporting film culture in the region.
The archive hosts film festivals and themed screenings that draw audiences from across the region and nurture film appreciation among visitors. It serves as a gathering place where people come together to watch and discuss cinema.
The facility operates Tuesday through Sunday with screenings offered almost daily to suit different interests and age groups. Its location beside Love River makes it accessible and easy to visit as part of a walk along the waterfront.
The building's exterior facade is architecturally designed to resemble a giant cinema screen, playfully reflecting its current purpose through form. This creative design makes the venue immediately recognizable and merges structure with function in a distinctive way.
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