2021
International Film Festival Rotterdam（IFFR）
金虎獎短片競賽提名
金虎獎短片競賽提名
The body is a vessel—its contents, unspeakable. Encased and bordered, the body is never entirely one’s own. It is governed—by nations, by societies, by ideologies. A body may be incomplete from birth. It may only reveal itself in a fleeting moment. It may only feel whole when it sings. Its darkness becomes whole when it finally takes revenge. Five distinct films illuminate the tension between the body's inner desires and outer image. In Oasis, a woman with cerebral palsy dances and sings with an Indian elephant—if only in a dream. In Silent Steps, Ah-Chung tosses aside his crutch, holding up an entire theater with just his hands. In Miracle, a spirit medium’s quivering, closed-eyed body breaks into another dimension. In TPE-Tics, Huang Da-Wang owns his body only while singing onstage. In The Women’s Revenge, a woman in an eye patch strikes back inside a slaughterhouse, leaving male bodies in blood and shreds. Silent or twitching, imprisoned or forbidden—only when the body crosses a border does it become truly, differently embodied.
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.
On August 28, 1982, Time Story premiered, marking the beginning of the Taiwan New Cinema Movement. In the summer of 2022, HIDE & SEEK AUDIOVISUAL ART released The Time Ahead: A Memo to 40 Years of Taiwan New Cinema, revisiting this pivotal era through 20 key concepts. In the fall, the Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute will present a special retrospective titled When New Cinema Begins Again: 40 Years of Taiwan New Cinema, uncovering many long-overlooked gems hidden in the corners of film history. Between summer and fall, TFAI and HIDE & SEEK AUDIOVISUAL ART join forces to present 16 titles—films both representative of Taiwan New Cinema and those reflecting on the movement itself—inviting audiences to engage with its legacy and imagine the decades of cinema still to come.
Female power is finally on the rise! Nearly half of the world’s population is female, yet the attention and resources women receive remain disproportionately low. What are women thinking? Are they truly happy living in today’s society? Do they have access to the resources they need to fulfill their potential? Are women born gentle and obedient—or are they shaped that way? What does it take for a woman to become a woman? What kind of “femininity” has been predefined by families and social norms? These documentary films explore the many facets of womanhood—the struggles, the expectations, and the remarkable stories of women who defy conventions and fight to become their truest selves. Is female empowerment truly here? We’ve come a long way, but there’s still much more to do.
The Golden Horse Film Festival is Taiwan’s largest and most prestigious film event, with a long-standing history and growing international recognition. In 2020, the festival featured 176 outstanding films from over 50 countries and regions. From this rich lineup, Giloo has carefully selected 10 remarkable titles—ranging from auteur-driven feature films and issue-focused documentaries to experimental works that playfully reimagine cinema history. We invite you to revisit these standout selections and relive the highlights of the festival.
During my time working as a marketing planner at Giloo, the most common challenge I’ve faced is this: people think Giloo’s films are too serious. Not exactly what you'd pick for unwinding after work, hanging out with friends, eating dinner in front of a screen, or zoning out when you're mentally exhausted. But as someone who runs a meme page and shamelessly loves random YouTube junk, I’ve decided to drop the “Giloo staff” filter and just go with my gut. So here it is—a selection of five films I genuinely love. Featuring Taiwan’s most dangerous indie band, the chaotic wonders of Russian dashcams, a day in the life of 38 adorable animals, a deliciously dark female revenge story, and more. These films have kept me company during some very random and very real moments in life. And I promise—after watching them, you just might see Giloo in a whole new light. (^_−)−☆