

或許你聽過紅色高棉或赤柬。那是一段殘不忍睹的過去。曾經,世人時常把柬埔寨當成一個和樂的佛教天堂:人們總是那麼有禮貌,臉上帶著微笑。然而,紅色高棉時期的飢餓與血腥暴力卻震撼了世紀。是什麼讓最和平的人們⋯⋯

Southeast Asia is rich in culture, rooted in the mainland’s embrace along the Indochinese Peninsula. Emerging from the shadows of colonial rule, many of its nations have blossomed—independent, yet bearing the deep scars of history. Amid the lingering wounds of empire and the continued suppression of free expression, creators transform discontent into poetic language—subtle yet sharp—delivering reality through the lens of documentary. Why not join us on this elusive journey—to experience the magic realism of Southeast Asia, where beauty and resistance intertwine?

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.