The Sound Of A Tree Falling is a Taiwan–UK co-production to be shot on 16mm film—a format now nearly obsolete in Taiwan—in April 2026. Set within the mist and rain of Taiwan’s mountainous landscapes, the film reflects on death and the meaning of existence within a damp, atmospheric terrain. Informed by her film education in the UK, the director reexamines local subjects through a cross-cultural lens. This film is for those who encounter death and separation for the first time. Through ordinary conversations and a long walk, it unfolds the absurdity, tenderness, and silent weight of mourning.

《一棵樹倒下的聲音》為一部台灣英國合製短片，使用台灣近乎絕跡的16釐米底片為媒材，將於2026四月拍攝。本片將描繪台灣山林朦朧的雨和霧，在潮濕的地景裡探問死亡乃至生存的意義。導演亦試圖以英國的電影教育背景，以跨文化視角重新觀看在地題材。這是一部給所有第一次面對死亡與別離的人的作品，透過日常對話與漫長行走，描繪哀悼的荒謬、溫柔與無聲重量。

The Sound of a Tree Falling follows two young people who, in the aftermath of a close friend’s death, set out into the mountains in search of her grave. Their journey stretches from the city into the forest. Along the way, they recall lighthearted memories from their school days and speak casually about the future, their tone easy, yet persistently skirting the weight of their loss. As they move deeper into the mountains, suppressed emotions begin to surface. Their differing attitudes toward death lead to conflict, and both are drawn into questioning what death itself might mean.

《一棵樹倒下的聲音》描寫兩名年輕人在摯友過世後，一同前往山中找尋她的墓的過程。旅途從城市延伸至山林，他們一邊行走，一邊回憶學生時代的玩笑、談論未來的人生規劃，語氣輕鬆，卻始終迴避著真正的傷痛。 隨著路程推進，壓抑的情緒逐漸浮現。兩人因面對死亡的態度產生衝突，也對死亡本身的意義產生質疑。

What is the appropriate age to get married? Thirty, maybe. What is the appropriate age to have children? Before thirty-five, there is still time. But what is the appropriate age to die? At 27, a friend of mine died, very inappropriately. At an age meant for wedding invitations and baby showers, I received news of her death instead. As someone new to losing a friend, I felt less grief than confusion. Another friend and I went into the mountains to visit her grave. The absurdity of that journey—and the questions it forced us to ask—became this film.

適合結婚的年紀是什麼？應該是30歲吧。適合生小孩的年紀是什麼？35以前都來得及。那適合死掉的年紀又是什麼？在我27歲的時候，我的朋友決定不合時宜地死了。正值理應迎接喜帖和彌月禮的年紀的我，迎來了噩耗。作為一個喪友新手，比起悲傷，更多的是手足無措與困惑。我和另一位朋友一同上山去拜訪她的墓，途中的荒謬與叩問最後成為了這部片。

Le Chen is a Taiwanese director based in London, with a background in the Taiwanese tech industry, where she created branded video content. She is currently completing her master’s degree at the London Film School. Her work spans both fiction and documentary, engaging with social issues and human emotions through a subtle, often understated sense of humor. She is also an editor, a role that informs her strong sense of pacing and rhythm.

導演Le Chen畢業於台大生傳系，曾於台灣科技業從事品牌廣告與短片製作，後赴英國 London Film School 攻讀電影製作碩士，本片為其畢業製作。她的創作涵蓋劇情片與紀錄片，常以幽默而節制的敘事回應社會議題與人生處境。她同時也是一名剪輯師，這樣的角色也形塑了她在影像創作中對節奏與韻律的敏銳掌握。

Carlo is an Italian cinematographer with a training background developed between Italy and UK. He began working in the camera department during his studies, taking on roles such as first assistant camera and camera operator. Through this, he has gained experience across short films and documentaries, as well as professional productions within the Milanese industry, including fashion films and music videos, with a particular focus on shooting on film, frequently working in 16mm.

Carlo Pellegrini為義大利籍攝影指導，電影訓練背景橫跨義大利與英國。他自求學期間即進入攝影部門工作，曾擔任第一攝影助理與攝影師，累積了橫跨短片、紀錄片與專業製作的實務經驗，亦參與米蘭影視產業中的時尚影片與音樂錄影帶等商業製作，並累積了豐富的16釐米底片拍攝經驗。

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