2016
Jihlava International Documentary Film Festiv
國際競賽單元
國際競賽單元
台灣競賽單元
年度入圍
《紀念中國城》跟《錢江衍派》剛好是陳君典和李佳泓各自的第一部作品，這兩部紀錄片展現出對形式或歷史的深刻反省。《紀》走進台南中國城這棟特別的建築物，以靜照與聲音的音畫對位，帶出殘存在此居民的生活細節及內在；而《錢》藉由邀請父母一同拍片⋯⋯
形式上或文類上，它入選多個紀錄片影展。但它的「戲劇重演」段落卻尖銳牴觸了立意「再現真實」的紀錄片；它也不只是一件影音文本而已，於台南全美戲院首映時它伴隨著文件與裝置的展覽，日後在台南海馬迴也舉辦了一⋯⋯
Giloo presents a curated selection of finalists and award-winning works from the Taiwan International Documentary Festival (TIDF), capturing the trajectories of individual lives shaped by era shifts, social structures, and cultural traditions. The narrative scope expands from the frontlines of war and resistance to everyday anxieties, the complexities of tradition, and philosophical reflections on the soul. The lens shifts from macro-level upheavals to an intimate gaze. We witness individuals seeking exits from systemic oppression, debating existence through traditional rituals, and attempting to summon lost souls through song and imagination amidst the embers of trauma. This is a profound dialogue that delves into the subtle nuances of life, inviting you to experience the true weight of memory and action.
No matter where you are, not just in Taiwan, international movie fans can easily watch too! The first wave of films from emerging creators are now live in our international section. Featuring top selections from prestigious film festivals like Golden Horse Awards and Golden Harvest Awards, as well as many highly anticipated emerging works for you to explore anytime, anywhere!
This year, Giloo teams up with TIDF to curate a special selection of past TIDF nominees and award-winning films. While you're enjoying the festival in person, don’t forget to sneak in a little break and relive (or... redeem?) some of the unforgettable works from previous editions—now available online.
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.
What is Taiwan? What does Taiwan have? Our imagination of Taiwan’s future depends on how we choose to read Taiwan. The Taiwanese documentaries selected by Giloo aim to offer a multifaceted and in-depth perspective—allowing us to empathize with the struggles and efforts of the Taiwanese people, uncover the richness of this land, confront its challenges, and analyze the issues that shape life on this island.
Even amidst displacement, struggle, suffering, longing, and poverty, the ability to feel the freedom of will and spirit is what makes us human, and subsequently, a Taiwanese person standing tall on this cherished island.
Images that appear real—once cut, rearranged, and reassembled—reveal a world flickering with firelight and illusion. A game, a dream— a documentary can also be just that: a dream. In this realm of moving images, where creators weave dreams from fragments of reality, are you the one dreaming? Or have you become part of the dream itself?
What is Taiwan? What does Taiwan hold? The answer depends on how we understand its transformations. Giloo presents a curated selection of ten documentaries tracing Taiwan’s political evolution—offering multifaceted, in-depth perspectives on the island’s past and present. Through these films, we witness the struggles and resilience of the Taiwanese people, uncover the richness of the land, confront long-standing issues, and face the challenges that continue to shape Taiwan’s identity today.