2012
International Film Festival Rotterdam（IFFR）
金虎獎短片競賽提名
金虎獎短片競賽提名
國內競賽提名
影展競賽提名
金門獎提名
You are not alone — ten hidden gems curated for the one with a unique taste!
In the name of God, what insane acts are humans capable of? A village sacrificing infants, a messiah imprisoning children with drugs, a desperate mother eating lotus flowers raw... Faith can inspire the noblest virtues, yet can also corrupt humanity into its deepest evils. Once the boundary of lost reason is crossed, do believers need a deity, or do they need the self that loves it?
A sharp, compact poem often speaks louder than a lengthy speech! Giloo presents a curated collection of small but powerful documentaries—short films that, within a limited runtime, deliver layered, resonant stories. Experience the elegance of cinematic brevity, and see how precision in visual storytelling can leave a lasting impression.
Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler once said: “Lucky are those who heal their whole lives with childhood; the unlucky spend a lifetime healing from it.” Family isn’t always a source of happiness. For some, the deepest wounds were left at the very beginning of life—long before they had the words to name them. Giloo presents a selection of 8 films on childhood trauma, dedicated to those who may not have received the love they deserved. May these stories accompany you as you face the past, and gently begin the journey toward healing.
The "Two Covenants" refer to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), which have been in effect in Taiwan for over a decade. At their core, both covenants aim to protect human rights. But what exactly are human rights? And what rights do these two covenants cover? The answers are far too complex for a quick explanation—so why not start with a film? The right to life, children's rights, environmental rights, freedom of assembly, rights of the elderly… The scope of the Two Covenants is as diverse as this film program itself. By watching any of the featured films and filling out a short questionnaire afterward, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the human rights principles within the covenants—and you’ll also have a chance to enter our prize draw! Let’s begin this journey together— and explore the many dimensions of what human rights truly look like.
To me, both films and documentaries are gateways into the lives of others — ways to experience different realities without ever leaving home. In days when staying indoors becomes the norm, this form of vicarious satisfaction grows even stronger. Here are five films that helped me break free from the everyday: "Suzaku" captures the emotional currents of a forest-bound family with a gentle, meditative tone — a tribute to dreams that can only exist like bubbles, fleeting and beautiful. "Lack of Evidence" reconstructs the haunting testimony of a Nigerian boy who fled after his father, a shaman, tried to sacrifice him — a visceral, animated outcry against violence masked as tradition. "78/52" invites film obsessives to deconstruct one of cinema’s most iconic murder scenes, dissecting every frame of Psycho’s unforgettable moment. "Tea with the Dames" gathers four legendary British actresses for an afternoon steeped in gossip, memories, and unfiltered wit — an impromptu masterclass in presence and poise. "Green Line" presents a stark meditation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through the lens of nature — showing how, despite man-made borders and walls, landscapes continue to breathe and move freely.