The Pollution Islands
The Pollution Islands
2021, Chinese. Directed by Jhang Zen-yan.
Set in a decaying seaside village scarred by the relentless march of economic development, the film weaves environmental conflict into its narrative fabric. Through intimate family dynamics, the director subtly mirrors the mounting tensions between communities and the natural world—a reflection of the pressing ecological crises unfolding in our contemporary society.
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- Language
- Chinese
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- Released
- 11 April 2021
- Original title
- 看不見的黑煙
- Country
- Taiwan
- Written by
- Jhang Zen-yan
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Who directed The Pollution Islands?
The Pollution Islands (2021) was directed by Jhang Zen-yan and stars Tsai Ming-shiou.