2016
70年代末期，德國電子音樂先驅Kraftwerk的經典專輯《The Man-Machine》，或是David Bowie的「柏林三部曲」，相繼替合成器流行開啟一扇門。但，正式向世界宣告這股熱潮的，是一位來自倫敦的少年——Gary Numan⋯⋯
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.
What is rock? Rock is music, a culture, and above all—a way of life. From tender romance to explosive frenzy, rock takes on countless forms. If you’re still not sure what rock really is—watch the films first!
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.