Taiwanese film hunters rescue ageing reels from bygone era

In Taiwan, passionate film hunter Wang Wei and his team are on a mission to rescue aging film reels that capture the country's brief but vibrant cinema boom from the mid-1950s to late 1960s. These rare "taiyupian" films, once flourishing under the Kuomintang, are now fragile relics at risk of fading into oblivion. Their efforts are crucial in preserving Taiwan's cinematic heritage and ensuring that the stories and cultural expressions of that era are not lost, highlighting a broader movement to protect historical film treasures worldwide.