The Moulin

"The Moulin" (2015) is a Taiwanese documentary film that explores the history of Le Moulin, a collective of Taiwanese poets who protested against Japanese cultural superiority and realism in poetry during the 1930s. The film features Liang Chun-wen as Lee Zhangrui, a poet who lived through this period, and uses a unique blend of voiceovers, historical footage, and poetic readings to convey the story. Through the lens of Le Moulin, the film delves into the cultural and artistic tensions of Taiwan during this time, highlighting the struggles of poets to maintain their independence and creativity in the face of colonialism and censorship.