2015
Urban Nomad Film Festival
競賽片｜閉幕片
競賽片｜閉幕片
蚵子寮位於台十七線邊，高雄市梓官區一個漁港。從市區開過去，沿途有耐著海風舊蝕的鐵皮屋，一些不高不矮的半新建案，港邊的工業區風景。走台十七，看到通安宮牌坊高高突立，就知道可以轉往海岸了。若是沒有轉進⋯⋯
創下台灣樂團募資史上最高紀錄的拍謝少年，5月發行了全新台語專輯《歹勢好勢》，睽違四年發專輯的他們，只唱了一場live就碰上三級警戒，後續練團及演出只好暫時停擺。疫情下居家工作的拍謝少年，日常生活都在忙些什麼？待在家裡不能出門的日子，都會看些什麼作品？
No matter where you are, not just in Taiwan, international movie fans can easily watch too! The first wave of films from emerging creators are now live in our international section. Featuring top selections from prestigious film festivals like Golden Horse Awards and Golden Harvest Awards, as well as many highly anticipated emerging works for you to explore anytime, anywhere!
Giloo presents award-winning festival favorites, buzzworthy films, and thought-provoking documentaries, bringing together diverse themes and compelling stories. Step into the Spotlight Screening selection and discover films that have captured attention, sparked discussion, and are well worth revisiting.
Rock isn’t just a genre—it’s a culture, a way of life. Some may seem bizarre or outrageous, but they’re actually artistic geniuses. Some pioneered new sounds that shaped generations. Some wielded the pen like a sword, turning rock into a cultural force. Some stood tall against oppressive regimes, refusing to unclench their fists. Giloo presents 11 essential rock documentaries. So if anyone ever asks you what rock is, just tell them: watch these films. Don’t ask me what rock means—feel it.
The Kishu An Book Festival aims to overturn the stereotype of books as dull or monotonous by infusing literature with vibrant musical elements and bringing artistic experiences into everyday life. Through engaging sessions led by guest speakers, participants are invited to discover how closely literature resonates with their own lives. The 2022 edition of the festival, themed “Musical Narrative: Music x Reading”, featured lectures, performances, an online film screening series, and a themed marketplace. It brought together music critics, writers, and singer-songwriters who navigate both the literary and musical worlds, sharing how they translate experiences between these forms and explore unique modes of expression and interpretation.
Music is the voice of a generation’s thoughts. For the singers who give voice to stories, dreams and resistance are etched into every lyric. Independent bands have forged raw energy from hardship, using sharp, unrelenting melodies to challenge and disrupt the dominance of mainstream music in Taiwan. Giloo presents a selection of documentaries spotlighting the independent music scenes of Taiwan and China—tracing how underground bands rose from the margins to reach wider audiences, and how their songs gave voice to grassroots struggles, shaking the system with sound.
Music and sound may seem fleeting, yet they leave lasting impressions in the hearts of listeners—sometimes even becoming songs passed down through time. Beyond sensory pleasure, the act of creating sound often carries a message shaped by a specific social context. Whether it is to resist mediocrity or to resonate with the land of daily life, sound conveys cultural memory and helps bring individuals together.
Music is more than melody and rhythm—it’s a moment in time, an infinite space where collective memories are stored. As we temporarily part ways with Megaport Festival, Giloo invites you to revisit the electrifying spirit of the stage. Return to the passion and protest of bands like Fire EX., LTK Commune, and Labor Exchange Band—homegrown voices that gave shape to grassroots dreams and rebel hearts, shaking up a Taiwan once dominated by mainstream music. So let’s set sail again—sing our dreams, our defiance, and everything in between. Raise a glass as the lights fade. Until we meet again.
Taiwanese native rock band Sorry Youth shares their exclusive and personal film picks! Lead vocalist Winnie re-watches The Chronicle of Oyster Village every six months—it captures a vivid snapshot of those formative years. County Road 184: East, which portrays The Labor Exchange Band’s passionate musical devotion to the land, is Ginger’s top choice. Drummer Chung-Han strongly recommends Lantouke: The Story of the Loh Tsui Kweh Commune, a raw and powerful look at music as a tool for social resistance—its rebellious spirit still shapes Sorry Youth’s music and mindset today. These five carefully selected documentaries are perfect for fans stuck at home during lockdown—especially indie music lovers and theater people. Let these moving images sharpen your sense of place, and offer a glimpse into the roots of the “Sorry Youth” sound.