2017
Directed by 麥特・提諾爾
在2018年的開始，若能邀請所有居民——或過客——想想記憶中「台北」的經典樣貌，眾人腦海中會浮現什麼畫面？是高聳入雲的101大樓？抑或是藍白相間的中正紀念堂？吸引世界遊客朝聖的士林故宮？或者霓虹喧嘩的商業⋯⋯
Female power is finally on the rise! Nearly half of the world’s population is female, yet the attention and resources women receive remain disproportionately low. What are women thinking? Are they truly happy living in today’s society? Do they have access to the resources they need to fulfill their potential? Are women born gentle and obedient—or are they shaped that way? What does it take for a woman to become a woman? What kind of “femininity” has been predefined by families and social norms? These documentary films explore the many facets of womanhood—the struggles, the expectations, and the remarkable stories of women who defy conventions and fight to become their truest selves. Is female empowerment truly here? We’ve come a long way, but there’s still much more to do.
To document an extraordinary soul through the lens is to constantly wrestle with the dilemma of completeness. How can one capture the vastness of a life within the limited time of a film? It challenges the filmmaker’s depth of understanding and precision of perspective. Rather than striving for an all-encompassing portrait, it may be more powerful to focus on select moments—those glimmers that illuminate the subject’s essence. The camera becomes not only a tool to pierce through the surface, but also a means for sincere conversation with the person in front of it.
With the pandemic still dragging on and international travel plans looking dim in 2021, many of us are still grounded—literally. But don’t worry! Giloo invites you to embark on a cinematic journey through the eyes of master filmmakers like Wim Wenders and Kim Longinotto. From cultural phenomena to pressing social issues, we’ll explore the vibrant streets of Tokyo, New York, and Paris—through stories told in light and shadow. This special online program was also featured in an exclusive write-up on the App Store’s Today tab. So fasten your seatbelts and get ready to take off—these cityscapes are waiting to be seen.