2018
There’s something deeply captivating about the light and shadow of a bygone era. Classic and vintage films carry the spirit of 1980s and 1990s Taipei—woven with memories, youth, and the passage of time. Through these images, you’ll catch glimpses of everyday life and the sense of freedom that belonged to that time.
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.
Old films, classics, and cinematic relics from the past always hold a certain allure. In these moving images, we see the spirited youth of the 1990s fighting for creative freedom, the vibrant chaos of 1980s Japan, and, through the pioneering lens of Taiwanese home-movie maker Deng Nan-Guang, fleeting moments of beauty from the Japanese colonial era. And of course—let’s not forget the soulful rhythms of Cuba’s legendary old-school jazz musicians.