My Nostalgia, My Songs

My Nostalgia, My Songs is a poetic documentary that centers on Lin Hwai-min’s significant dance work for the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan. It features music curated by the notable photographer Chang Chao-tang, which weaves Taiwanese folk melodies into a narrative about urban migration and collective memory.

The film utilizes the cinematography and editing of Christopher Doyle to transform the stage into a cinematic space. This approach creates a sensory meditation on Taiwanese identity and cultural displacement during the 1980s, showcasing the artistic depth of the performance. The documentary not only highlights the dance but also explores broader themes relevant to the Taiwanese experience.