Taiwan / May 02, 2026 / Taiwan International Documentary Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Known as ‘Pa Nana’, a celebrated Latin singer in 1950s–60s Taiwan, Kao Chu-hua supported her family through nightclub performances after her father’s execution during the White Terror. Drawing on family testimonies and newly declassified archives, the film reconstructs her life under state surveillance, revealing survival beneath authoritarian rule and enforced silence.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | 傳奇女伶 高菊花 |
| Original language | 普通话 (ZH) |
| Spoken languages | 普通话 |
| Production countries | Taiwan |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 15 maggio 2026 |
| Executive producer | Shen Ko-shang |
| Editing | Fu Yue, Hsu Hung-yuan |
| Cinematography | Lu Yuan-chi |
| Assistant directors | Lu Yuan-chi |
| Music | Tai Chih-kuang |
| Sound | Tai Chih-kuang |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Taiwan / May 15, 2026
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