2016
Women Make Waves Film Festival, Taiwan
台灣競賽特獎
台灣競賽特獎
短片競賽優選
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COVID-19疫情爆發後，《人類簡史》三部曲作者、以色列歷史學者哈拉瑞撰文提出他的擔憂。此次疫情殘酷地曝露出早已存在人類社會的各種問題，一如《微物之神》作者阿蘭達蒂．洛伊（Arundhati Roy）所形容的，疫情照亮了本來被遮蔽之物。當商店、餐廳、工廠和建築工地關閉，富人和中產階級將自己隔離在他們的安居之所時，城鎮開始擠壓出其中的勞動和底層階級，移工、難民首當其衝。此外，疫情亦明顯曝露出，全球最大的公共衛生治理機構世界衛生組織（WHO），在面對COVID-19此類全球大流行的疫情時，無法協助會員國及早建立應變機制的失能狀態⋯⋯
持續不斷的膠卷跑動聲，暗示了林欣怡的書寫、紀錄檔案行為。面對失語的受害者，導演不用旁白訴說書信內容，而是採用多重並置，將文字轉印在模糊的底片上、顯影在影像上，或成為字幕，唯一的聲音是無法辨識、倒轉播放的喃喃自語，時現時隱，猶如被遮蔽、無從理解，亦無處伸冤的闇黑歷史⋯⋯
In today’s world where the internet and mobile devices are ubiquitous, digital images have become an inseparable part of daily life. How can we avoid being passively fed by data, and instead develop our own perspectives through the act of watching films? The Sounding Film School offers a self-learning platform that includes translated international resources, a locally produced Taiwanese cinema curriculum database, and audiovisual creative learning materials. Using films as core texts, the database explores the logic and process behind audiovisual creation—how to shape and communicate ideas through images and sound. This curated program presents five selected documentaries, which can be paired with the Film School’s educational materials. From the origin of each film project, to its characters, narrative structure, and mise-en-scène, viewers are guided to closely examine a key scene, ending with a reflection on the central theme. Through in-depth analysis of each filmmaker’s creative expression, every film becomes more compelling, the more you watch,
The rights protected by the two covenants are vast and far-reaching—so much so that even if we narrated them like a modern-day One Thousand and One Nights, we might still never finish. And yet, there’s so much we want to say, and only so much we can say. From refugees and the principle of non-refoulement, to inclusive education for persons with disabilities; from climate change and the right to adequate food, to Losheng Sanatorium and the fight against forced eviction; from state violence to transitional justice—these layered issues form a dense, interwoven fabric. Even if we only manage to capture fleeting glimpses, we still hope that through each human rights film festival, and through every note we take along the way, we can preserve a few shimmering fragments of truth. Together, we may begin to outline the most vivid and realistic images of human rights. Don’t forget: After watching any film in this program, be sure to complete the survey. It’s not just a way to deepen your understanding of the human rights themes linked to the covenants—it’s also your chance to enter our prize draw!
In the process of democratic transition or operation, it is crucial to examine how past regimes or collective atmospheres have violated human rights. Tracing a nation’s dark history is not about seeking revenge, but about rewriting collective memory to reflect on systemic failures and prevent history from repeating itself. It is also a way to restore the innocence of victims and begin a dialogue of reconciliation through the wounds torn open by past atrocities—so that we may learn to coexist. Giloo Documentaries presents a curated selection of films on transitional justice, hoping that those of us living in today’s democracy will better cherish the hard-earned freedom in Taiwan.
"Everything is scattered, and yet everything is exactly where it should be." —The Watchmaker People often ask me, “Is this a good film?” But whether a film is “good” is deeply personal—it often depends on our own life experiences and what we project onto the screen. There’s no special reason for this list, really. After watching nearly 90% of the films on Giloo, these are the ones that still make my heart skip a beat whenever I see their titles. A truly my top-of-the-top picks playlist—curated by feeling, not formula.
The Women Make Waves International Film Festival in Taiwan is Asia’s first issue-based film festival focusing on women. Since its founding 29 years ago, it has been dedicated not only to promoting women's work in cinema but also to introducing Taiwanese audiences to films rich in gender discourse and humanistic vision. Giloo presents a curated selection of award-winning and officially selected films from the festival — both fiction and documentary — inviting you to revisit and celebrate these powerful works.