Before the Radiation
Country:
- Taiwan
Language:
- Mandarin
Format:
- DCP
- Urban
- Rural
- Society
- Human Interest
- Science
- Nature Environment
Synopsis
In 1998, Wuqiu was marked as a Nuclear Waste Disposal site despite protests. Islanders question the choice: ‘Why dump it here? Why not bury gold?’ As a military zone, public access is denied, leaving us defenseless if the government acts further.
Director Statement
'However, today, we still use the sparse population of the outlying islands as an excuse, attempting to further exploit the scarce remaining pristine land. If not for the shadow cast by nuclear waste, the islanders' lives would have been tranquil and content. But the imminent shadow of radiation quickly covered the island and shadowed people's hearts.' – Zero CHOU
Festivals & Awards
2000 Taiwan International Documentary Festival
2001 Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
2001 Golden Horse Awards
2024 Taiwan International Documentary Festival
Team
- Director
- Distribution
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