On April 1, 1945, U.S. troops landed on Okinawa. Amid the fighting, Japanese civilians sought refuge in natural limestone caves. In one cave in Yomitan Village, 140 people hid underground. The following day, 83 took their own lives, believing they would be slaughtered or tortured if they surrendered. Mitsuo Matsunaga, ...
On April 1, 1945, U.S. troops landed on Okinawa. Amid the fighting, Japanese civilians sought refuge in natural limestone caves. In one cave in Yomitan Village, 140 people hid underground. The following day, ...
Competition
Envision Competition
New Asian Current
Verite
Contemporary Scenes
Giloo presents a curated selection of finalists and award-winning works from the Taiwan International Documentary Festival (TIDF), capturing the trajectories of individual lives shaped by era shifts, social structures, and cultural traditions. The narrative scope expands from the frontlines of war and resistance to everyday anxieties, the complexities of tradition, and philosophical reflections on the soul. The lens shifts from macro-level upheavals to an intimate gaze. We witness individuals seeking exits from systemic oppression, debating existence through traditional rituals, and attempting to summon lost souls through song and imagination amidst the embers of trauma. This is a profound dialogue that delves into the subtle nuances of life, inviting you to experience the true weight of memory and action.
