COOKING UP DEMOCRACY

While democracies around the world are faltering, the island republic of Taiwan seems remarkably resilient against the attacks of China’s autocracy. Guided by former Digital Minister and laureate of the 2025 Alternative Nobel Prize Audrey Tang, the film is a cinematic journey into Taiwan’s vibrant civic society, exploring an activist scene where queer voices, feminist thinkers and grassroots innovators shape a pluralistic vision of democracy. Through the stories of queer activists fighting for human rights, diversity, and democratic participation, we gain an insight into their lives – and perhaps begin to understand the deeper fabric of Taiwanese society and what truly sustains its democratic spirit.