MOFA launches short film, “The Album of a Nation,” to celebrate 2026 National Day

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has produced a short film entitled “The Album of a Nation” to celebrate this year’s National Day. With 2026 marking the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s first direct presidential election, MOFA has turned to AI for the first time to help recount the story of Taiwan’s democratic development. Combining archive material and an interview, the production portrays a journey in which adversity is overcome to achieve freedom, diversity, and glory. “This is our family album. Its pages tell the story of Taiwan’s journey to the present day.” After opening with this voice-over, the film leads the audience through Taiwan’s history from the perspective of Mr. Chang Yung-cheng, a military veteran.   In the 1970s, Taiwan withdrew from the United Nations, resulting in a wave of upheavals in Taiwan’s diplomatic relations. Taiwan’s isolation from the international community sparked public anger. Mr. Chang, who was young at the time, chose to serve and defend Taiwan at one of its most difficult moments.  Following the lifting of martial law, Taiwan experienced such social movements as the Wild Lily student protests, setting Taiwan firmly on the path towa...