2019
Cannes Film Festival
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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.
Some films stay with us because of their music— a great score can breathe an entirely new soul into a story. Think of your favorite movie. Chances are, the first thing that comes to mind is a melody. Giloo presents five carefully selected films that explore the creative worlds behind unforgettable film music. We hope one of them strikes a chord with you.
With 8 live-feed cameras, 75 puppets, 20 miniature sets, and live music, this surreal jazz dream unfolds with Chaplin-style silent humor and cinematic magic. The world-renowned, top-tier DJ Kid Koala returns with his latest masterpiece: “The Storyville Mosquito.” In this multi-media performance that blends theater, film, and concert, a tiny mosquito arrives in the dazzling metropolis, chasing a dream to perform alongside a legendary jazz band at the iconic Sid Villa’s Music Hall. Along the way, his journey is full of twists and turns—but also serendipitous friendships that become his greatest treasures. “The Storyville Mosquito” comes to life through master puppeteers, real-time projection using live cameras, and genre-bending DJ sets. The puppets breathe and move to the rhythm of dreams, and every performance is entirely improvised and unrepeatable—just like every dreamer’s journey: small, yet beautifully irreplaceable.
When you think of your favorite film, chances are the first thing that comes to mind is its unforgettable music. A film’s score breathes life into its story—it is the soul beneath the visuals. Behind each moving melody lies an extraordinary level of artistry, craft, and emotional labor far beyond what we see (or hear) on screen. In conjunction with Hans Zimmer: The Sound of Hollywood, a special concert taking place at the Taipei Music Center from April 21 to 24, 2022, Giloo Documentaries presents a curated playlist celebrating the magic of film scores. Join us as we journey into the imaginative world of cinematic music.