Internet Archive — Taipei Story

Edward Yang's 1985 film Taipei Story is a New Taiwan Cinema landmark, with its 4K restoration, produced by The Film Foundation's World Cinema Project, primarily available on commercial platforms like The Criterion Channel. While unauthorized copies have appeared on the Internet Archive, the film is actively managed under copyright with legitimate viewing options on services including Apple TV and Plex. For streaming, explore options on The Criterion Channel .

Many film lovers argue: Now that a legal, high-quality version exists, one should delete the bootleg. Others counter that the Internet Archive version remains vital for regions where the Criterion Channel is unavailable, or for low-income students who cannot afford a $40 Blu-ray. taipei story internet archive

Its "Community Video" and "Feature Films" collections allow users to upload materials that are either public domain, orphaned (copyright holder unknown or unlocatable), or shared under fair use for educational purposes. Edward Yang's 1985 film Taipei Story is a