2014
有趣的是，影片中出現的這村落，最初我是從一位曾旅行當地的人口中聽來的。他說，當時他就坐在某人屋內，忽然間，被神靈附身的薩滿聲音開始產生變化，似乎跟燃燒中的三足鼎交流了什麼訊息，然後便拿起三足鼎往觀眾丟去！當時我想：「天阿！這真是太有畫面了！」後來當我實際進去研究後，才發現其實每個薩滿都是不同的。當一個人進行薩滿儀式時，他的個性⋯⋯
人類學家米歇爾・歐匹茲（Michael Oppitz）在1970年代到尼泊爾做當地佛教研究，意外行經魯庫姆（Rakum）區馬嘉人村莊，一個男人問他：「你渴了吧？要不要到我家喝水？十分鐘。」歐匹茲接受了這個邀請，一待便是兩年。1978到1979年間他與團隊三次造訪馬嘉人村莊，從最初意圖以文字史詩形式描繪耗時一夜的、為⋯⋯
A single grain of rice nourishes a hundred kinds of people—though rooted in Asia, each land holds its own distinct character. Giloo presents ten handpicked documentaries on customs and religions, journeying from East Asia to Central Asia to reveal the countless faces of this vast continent.
Faith is a dwelling place of the heart—a quiet sense of belonging, of ease, of return. Do you believe the world is kind to you today? Have you ever wondered why you were born into this world? As a part of nature, of all living things—where do you stand?
As a child, Lunar New Year was filled with rituals that stretched on forever: visiting flower markets on the first day, returning to Mom’s hometown on the second, sleeping in without guilt on the third, welcoming deities and appeasing spirits on the fourth, and opening shop on the fifth in hopes of great fortune. Especially after years of turbulence, watching a festive film during the holidays has become both a small indulgence and a quiet affirmation that life still holds its rhythm. A moment to feel that flutter of the heart, or to follow one’s instincts without question— letting that sense of tradition, pure and timeless, softly settle in, like a long-lost lover returning, slowly making their way toward us…
We invite you to explore this playlist—and feel time as it passes.