1998
Taipei Film Festival
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Directed by 王小棣
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Taiwan may be small, but it has never stood apart from the world. From the semiconductor industry that reshaped the global technology landscape and Kinmen at the frontline of geopolitics, to Chien-Ming Wang on the stage of Major League Baseball and folk beliefs deeply rooted in family memory, these four films explore Taiwan through technology, history, sports, and culture—revealing how the island meets the world, and how, through each encounter, it has carved out a place of its own.
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!
Wherever you are, in Taiwan or abroad, you can watch with ease! Discover acclaimed films from the Cannes, Venice, and Golden Horse film festivals, plus a lineup of highly anticipated works from emerging filmmakers waiting for you to explore. Start watching anytime — no borders, no limits.
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.
For the first time ever, the Taiwan Film Festival of Boston (TFFB) is hosting a virtual edition in collaboration with Giloo, offering audiences across North America a new way to experience the festival. This year, the TFFB team has curated a selection of ten films—a poignant mix of short films and one animated feature—that explore the intimate, often fragile dynamics within families. Seen through the eyes of children, women, and the elderly, these stories delve into emotional landscapes shaped by absence, silence, duty, and love. Together, these works offer a layered and unflinching portrait of family—not as a fixed ideal, but as a space of negotiation, resilience, and transformation. Many of the featured filmmakers are women, whose voices bring depth and urgency to questions of identity, care, and emotional survival. This program invites us to reflect on what we inherit, what we choose, and how we carry those choices forward.
Who says animation is only for kids? As we fall out of childhood and into adulthood, reality and imagination start weaving the world we live in—blurring, tangling, never quite clear. From the identity struggles of Hong Kong’s queer community, to the quiet battles of the working class, to the existential weight carried by city dwellers—these complex, three-dimensional selves are often flattened into frames we can’t say aloud or capture on film. And beyond each frame lies reality, projecting itself back at us—whispering softly, shouting underneath.
When the familiar surface of reality begins to crack, another set of rules governing time, space, and life quietly comes into motion. Through lines, textures, and sound, animation creates universes that have never existed, allowing unfamiliar creatures and strange landscapes to emerge from the imagination. As we pass through these cracks, we encounter not only other worlds, but also another side of reality yet to be discovered.
Summer arrives, the ghost gates open, and spirits stir restlessly. In this bewitching month, let our curated selection of fantastical animations guide you into the liminal spaces of the underworld. Is it monsters that truly scare us, or is the human more terrifying than any ghost? Let's keep watching to find out—
Looking back on 2021—a year shaped by a disrupted daily rhythm, rising geopolitical tensions, and unforgettable moments on the Olympic stage—Giloo presents nine of the year’s most popular films. We hope each one leaves a lasting impression on your heart.
