Strings of Legacy: Free Beats
April 12, 2025
Presented by Dream Flare Film Festival.
Screening as part of Strings of Legacy. See also: On the Train.
Explore Chen Ming-Chang's musical journey, bridging cultures and generations, preserving Taiwan's folk traditions and identity.
Individual Screening: $11 - Service charges not included. Select showtime below to purchase
SIFF year-round passes and vouchers are not valid for this screening.
Free Beats: The Musical Journey of Chen Ming-Chang (2023) follows the legendary musician’s path from Western rock to revitalizing Taiwan’s folk traditions. Through his music, he bridges cultures and generations, preserving Taiwan’s identity and reflecting the nation’s struggles and spirit.
DIRECTOR BIO
Cheng-Sheng Lin is a director and writer. Born in Luye, Taitung Rift Valley, in 1959, he dropped out of school at the age of 16 to become an apprentice baker. At 26, he began making movies. He has directed eight feature films and several documentaries, winning numerous awards, including Best Director at the Berlin Film Festival for The Betel Nut Beauty (2001).
- Director: Cheng-Sheng Lin
- Country: Taiwan
- Year: 2023
- Running Time: 111 mins.
- Language: Mandarin