# From Silence to Spotlight: Vanessa Hope on Filming Taiwan’s Story in "Invisible Nation"

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Podcast: [Taiwan Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/taiwan-talk-828360)
Published: 2025-12-30T02:51:54+00:00
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Duration seconds: 986

## Resource

"Invisible Nation" is a living account of Tsai’s tightrope walk as she balances the hopes and dreams of her nation between the colossal geopolitical forces of the U.S. and China. Invisible Nation captures Tsai at work in her country’s vibrant democracy, while seeking full international recognition of Taiwan’s right to exist. - from " Invisible Nation" Award-winning filmmaker Vanessa Hope ties her personal journey to that of bringing the documentary to the screen, and how -- even three years after it was first released-- "Invisible Nation" remains relevant to the discourse about and surrounding Taiwan. Hosted by I-C-R-T's Hope Ngo. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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