Born in 1943 in Panchiao, Taiwan. He is a respected photographer and a trailblazer in Taiwan's documentary film scene. Besides serving as a cinematographer in feature films, Chang has dedicated himself to documentary filmmaking and visual art education. From 1968 onwards, he worked as a filmmaker for China Television Co. Taiwan, specialising in newsreel and documentary series for 13 years. He played a key role in establishing the Taiwan International Documentary Festival and received the National Award for Arts.
Homage to Chen Da
Homage to Chen Da
Homage to Chen Da
Synopsis
Chen Da, born in 1905, learned traditional Taitung-style songs as a boy. Working as a cowherd and fisherman, he travelled from Hengchun to Taitung. He began his career as a wandering minstrel at 20. Homage to Chen Da portrays his life and singing in various settings, including his hometown and the well-known musical venue in Taipei, Scarecrow Restaurant.
Director's Profile
CHANG Chao-tang
Filmography
1966 Modern Poetry Exhibition/1966
1967 Diary
1976 Face in Motion
1978 60 Minutes
1979 The Boat-Burning Festival
1981 Unending Beauty
1981-82 The Journey of Image
1984 Reverse Travel and Illusion
1997-98 The Confession of Life
1999 Suffering and Enlightenment
1977/2000 Homage to Chen Da
1978/2000 Homage to Hung Tung
1989/2003 Carving, Lin Yuan
2003 On the Road
