Film Screening
Invisible Nation Screening at UVA
Culbreth Theatre, 109 Culbreth Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903, USA
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
4 hrs
Hosted by TPA & TSA @UVA
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The Film
Taiwan’s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, centers this portrait of the constantly colonized island, as it struggles to preserve its hard-won democracy, autonomy and freedom from fear of authoritarian aggression. SYNOPSIS
With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Hope’s observational style captures Tsai at work in her country’s vibrant democracy at home, while seeking full international recognition of Taiwan’s right to exist. At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.
With unprecedented access to Taiwan’s sitting head of state, director Vanessa Hope investigates the election and tenure of Tsai Ing-wen, the first female president of Taiwan. Thorough, incisive and bristling with tension, Invisible Nation is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Hope’s observational style captures Tsai at work in her country’s vibrant democracy at home, while seeking full international recognition of Taiwan’s right to exist. At a time when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has demonstrated the ever-present threat of authoritarian aggression, Invisible Nation brings punctual focus to the struggle of Taiwan as it fights for autonomy and freedom from fear.
Title
Invisible Nation
Release
2024
Runtime
85 minutes (1 hour 25 minutes)
Rating
Not Rated
Genre
Documentary
Director
Vanessa Hope
Origin
United States
Language
English
Reviews
“The strength of the movie is in its access (to Tsai and others) and the force of its narrative. Watching it, one is driven to anger and, hopefully, to action. Do not look away, for doing so will truly allow Taiwan to vanish, turning Invisible Nation’s tit”
“Advocates for Taiwan ought to be pleased with Invisible Nation‘s degree of focus, nuance, and relevancy.”
“Compelling… Taiwan’s troubled past and uncertain future come sharply into focus in this timely and valuable film.”
“Invisible Nation is not just a documentary; it's a wake-up call. It demands attention, challenging viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and inspiring action to safeguard democracy. Vanessa Hope has crafted a vital piece of filmmaking that will resonat”
“It’s only when you see this outstanding film that you realise how the extraordinary and inspirational transformation of a country under dictatorship over the past decades has been largely absent from the UK news media.”
“Hope’s observational style and use of news media and archival segments provides a far-reaching distillation of the state of the nation. ”
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