To encourage the public to watch Taiwanese movies, Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government has specially collaborated with 16 cinemas to organize the "Watch Taiwan Movies, Save 100 dollars" event from October 15. There are 28,000 places in total and the first 20 audiences in each showing can enjoy NT$100 discount.
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Taipei City Hall is giving you NT$100 to watch the movies! Start from October 15. (Photo / Provided by the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government)
Liu Yi Ting (劉奕廷), the director-general of the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government, stated following the Taipei Film Festival which has just ended, we have launched the first ever "Watch Taiwan Movies, Save 100 dollars" event.
From October 15, you can watch Taiwan movies in 16 movie theaters. As long as the ticket price exceeds NT$101, you can save NT$100. Remember, only the first 20 people for each showing can enjoy the discount and each person can only purchase up to 2 tickets. The discounts are only available for on-site ticket purchases.
Let’s watch a movie from October 15! (Photo / Provided by the Department of Information and Tourism, Taipei City Government)
The national films confirmed to be shown during the event include the opening and closing films of the Taipei Film Festival "Till We Meet Again" (月老) and " Treat or Trick". "Grit" (鱷魚), "Formula 17" (17歲的天空) and many other top movies will also be included too. There is also "Eagle Hand" which won three awards of the best documentary, best photography and best female director at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and several national films are also being planned for release.
The public are reminded to scan the QR code when entering the cinema, follow the epidemic prevention measures such as measuring body temperature, and follow the ticket purchase line. Information about related activities can be checked on taipeitravel.