Chen Hsi-huang, an 87-year-old Taiwanese glove puppeteer, demonstrating how to use a puppet during an interview at the Puppetry Art Center in Taipei. Photos: AFP
At 87 years old, Taiwanese glove puppeteer Chen Hsi-huang is the star of a new documentary which reflects his determination to revive the dying traditional craft and a late-life renaissance as a high-profile promoter of the art form.
The film, entitled Father, tells the story of how Chen pursued the craft in the shadow of his father, the legendary puppeteer Li Tian-lu, who drew huge audiences to his shows in the 1950-1970s and appeared in several movies.
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