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將和岩井導演線上相會的下午，我們和連俞涵窩在直播場地一角準備進行專訪。Live House 的光線有些不足，正當煩惱該換到哪個場地時，她笑著說：「這裡好像占卜的地方。」隨後自在地入座，跟我們聊生活、聊拍戲，也聊聊自己喜歡的紀錄片。
Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Loneliness is, perhaps, a uniquely human emotion—one with a distinct texture all its own. Even when we're surrounded by others, the feeling of being alone can still linger quietly in the background. Some people embrace their solitude and pour it into their art. Others open up to someone else. But no matter how we deal with it, loneliness never truly disappears. I’m not someone who’s afraid of being alone. In fact, I sometimes find comfort in it. This playlist is built around people I deeply admire—artists, dancers, actors... And as I watched these films, I realized they all had their own special ways of being with loneliness. They embraced it—and in doing so, radiated an unforgettable kind of presence. These stories gave me new energy. I hope they do the same for you.
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.
The Future Makers Selection 2022 is now underway. We spoke to the jury about their vision of a “Future Maker”: Is it the kind of talent the world urgently needs? A bold change-maker? Or perhaps someone like Top Gun’s Maverick—fearless, unconventional, and unapologetically themselves? Every year, we search for emerging voices across Taiwan—young individuals who are reshaping what “success” means through their actions. If you're still searching for what a future leader might look like, the jurors have recommended a few films to broaden your horizons. May these stories inspire your youthful heart—and give you the courage to step into the vast world ahead.