Twelve Nights
- Society
- Human Interest
Synopsis
In Taiwan, every animal sent to the animal shelter faces a 12-day euthanasia countdown if it is not reclaimed or adopted. However, instead of providing a home, the harsh environment in shelters often rushes them towards their deadline. By propagating the slogan, "Adopt, not abandon", we wish to find homes for the stray animals and to end their suffering.
Source: Taiwan International Documentary Festival
Director Statement
"If you want to stop the cruelty happening in the world, you have to be brave and look into it first."
During my field research, I often ask the volunteers, "Why are you so brave?" One of them replies, "People often cry when they come to the shelter to help. They cry so much they can't do anything but cry." He smiles, 'It is not a shame to cry at the shelter, but crying isn't helping. It'll be more helpful if you pull yourself together and do something. ́
Festivals & Awards
2014 Taiwna International Documentary Festival - Taiwan Competition
2014 Golden Horse Awards - Award nomination for Original Music Award for Best Film
2014 Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
2014 Taiwna International Documentary Festival
2014 Golden Horse Awards
2014 Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF)
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