2019
London Film Festival
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我們由此意識到，伊美黛是個不可靠的敘事者。她所說的話，是事實或謊言，表演或真心，聽完都要懷疑三分。不過，片中其他受訪的人，乃至導演自身，他們的敘事又可靠嗎？
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2020年10月以降，Giloo推出「強人製造」單元，選入四部分別對焦俄羅斯、北韓、菲律賓與美國，卻不約而同地前任或現任統治者為題的紀錄片：《戈巴契夫，幸會》、《我愛金正恩》、《大權在后：前第一夫人伊美黛》、《全球搬弄：班農的王者製造地圖》────它們貼身人物，委身神話之側，一頭鑽進他們周身的光環或迷障裡，搜查真相與謊言被建構和解構的來龍去脈，試圖回應上述問題。
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伊美黛依然是伊美黛，她面對鏡頭毫不閃躲，即便拍攝過程中她的相框玻璃碎了一地，她仍神色不改地繼續講著自己的故事，任由僕役撿拾；她渴望鏡頭，渴望透過媒體來重寫她的歷史，因為在她童話般的敘事裡，馬可仕家族是受到背叛與迫害，戒嚴時期是馬可仕帶給菲律賓最棒的時代，而人民懷念著馬可仕統治的時期，她渴望著重新掌權。
From international politics and music to film industry professionals and cultural icons—this curated selection of biographical documentaries offers intimate, eye-level encounters with influential figures across diverse fields. Through the lens, we gain rare insights into their lesser-known sides, and follow them as they navigate cultural clashes, personal revelations, and shifting global contexts. Each film invites you to explore contemporary issues through the lived experiences of extraordinary individuals shaped by history.
What kind of celebrity soul lives inside you? Are you an artist, a mystic, a rock star—or a grand dictator? Giloo and Re-lab present the Celebrity Soul Quiz—a fun personality test that reveals your inner icon. Complete the quiz online and receive a free viewing code to watch 5 selected biographical documentaries from our special playlist! Take the quiz here: https://gift-exchange.relab.cc/giloo
The world is on the brink of collapse. What do you see? In this chaotic era, reality often proves stranger than fiction. Human greed, anger, ignorance, and endless desires and attachments lead to all sorts of uncontrolled and absurd behaviors: authoritarianism reigns, fame and fortune are paramount, violence is rampant, human rights are trampled... The world is gradually collapsing, as if on the verge of destruction. Through cinema, these insane visions are recreated, and as we watch, we remind ourselves to preserve that last shred of kindness and humanity.
In today’s world, is mutual understanding still possible? When authoritarianism resurges, power is concentrated in the hands of corporate giants, and fake news floods every channel, even basic communication between people has become a daunting challenge. The team at Chichi’s Notes believes that the desire to communicate stems from our human longing to understand the unknown. As long as we stay curious and refuse to accept a black-and-white view of the world, meaningful dialogue remains possible. This online film program begins with the theme of fake news and self-media, inviting viewers to reflect on how media shapes public perception. Through the lens of documentary, we question what we take for granted and challenge our assumptions—listening to the confessions of dictators and digital nationalists, exploring the resistance of cults and subcultures, and blurring the line between criminality and creativity. We hope these films offer glimpses into our shared struggles and desires—and open up new spaces for mutual understanding in a world that feels increasingly divided.
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 Cold War ended, and history was declared over. For a time, this was the footnote that geopolitical theorists and historians attached to the 20th century—democracy and freedom had triumphed, and the age of strongmen had come to a close. But history had no intention of saying goodbye. In the past decade, we’ve witnessed the return of authoritarian leaders across the globe. Giloo’s latest program invites you to revisit this phenomenon through documentaries that profile political strongmen—films that explore how politics and media work hand in hand to manufacture power, and how today’s strongmen have mastered new tools and tactics to maintain their grip.
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!