As the Marché du Film continues to expand beyond a traditional sales hub into a broader cross-media marketplace, Taiwan arrives in Cannes this year with a presence that reflects that shift — spanning film sales, XR showcases and IP adaptation platforms. At the Marché, the Taiwan Pavilion marks genre as a central export driver, underscoring sustained demand from regional buyers for commercial storytelling. Among the titles highlighted are crime thriller “Dead End” and action drama “Papa Don’t Preach,” both structured around accessible narratives designed to travel across Asian markets. Horror remains a cornerstone of Taiwan’s international positioning. “The Rope Curse 4: Kuntilanak,” the latest installment in a long-running franchise, expands into Southeast Asia through a Taiwan-Indonesia co-production framework. Popular on Variety Produced by Jeff Tsou, the hit franchise announced in late 2025 that principal photography would be set in Jakarta, with Shih-Han Liao returning to direct.…