The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul
Fans of Documentary films may find The Inspired Island: A Lean Soul especially interesting thanks to its engaging atmosphere, visual presentation, and entertainment value.
A Lean Soul examines the life and works of Taiwanese novelist Qi Deng Sheng. The filmmakers were able to have in-depth interviews with not only the writer's closest friends and relatives but also the notoriously camera-shy protagonist himself. The film vividly dramatizes many passages from his intensely autobiographical works of fiction. The result is an intimate and candid portrait of one of the most important and controversial Taiwanese writers.
