1997
Taipei Film Festival
非商業類台北特別獎
非商業類台北特別獎
蛋堡總說自己是個任性的人，這個頭銜出現在自立門戶的廠牌和專輯外盒，那句「他這個人就是很任性啊」的叨念更被做成 Signature Sound。去年摘下金曲歌王的他，不同於先前時隔七年的沉澱，這次沒讓聽眾苦候太久，便端出任性的人出品的第二張專輯《LOOPS for LIFE VOL. 1》。
所謂的地下樂團在 80 年代末期開始出現，Double X被稱為「台灣第一組地下樂團」。但是，台灣第一部樂團紀錄片是哪部？可能是《爛頭殼》（2001），或是《瑞明樂隊》（1997）。 但，相較於濁水溪公社的傳奇地⋯⋯
濁水溪公社自1990年成立以來，一直是台灣地下樂圈中最受爭議的樂團，打開始就把「態度」擺在「音樂」前面，踐踏前人奉為規臬的「搖滾精神」，發表的宣言幾乎比歌詞還多，每場表演都以混亂收場。但諷刺的是，這支不把音樂瞧在眼底的樂團，卻是現在台灣玩團青年心目中最重要的團體之一。從今年1月19日舉辦的向濁水致敬演唱會就可以看出來，在台灣能夠被這種陣仗對待的搖滾樂手，除了紅螞蟻、薜岳之外，也只有濁水溪公社了。
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!
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.
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.
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.
Rock isn’t just a genre—it’s a culture, a way of life. Some may seem bizarre or outrageous, but they’re actually artistic geniuses. Some pioneered new sounds that shaped generations. Some wielded the pen like a sword, turning rock into a cultural force. Some stood tall against oppressive regimes, refusing to unclench their fists. Giloo presents 11 essential rock documentaries. So if anyone ever asks you what rock is, just tell them: watch these films. Don’t ask me what rock means—feel it.
Music is more than melody and rhythm—it’s a moment in time, an infinite space where collective memories are stored. As we temporarily part ways with Megaport Festival, Giloo invites you to revisit the electrifying spirit of the stage. Return to the passion and protest of bands like Fire EX., LTK Commune, and Labor Exchange Band—homegrown voices that gave shape to grassroots dreams and rebel hearts, shaking up a Taiwan once dominated by mainstream music. So let’s set sail again—sing our dreams, our defiance, and everything in between. Raise a glass as the lights fade. Until we meet again.
Music is the voice of a generation’s thoughts. For the singers who give voice to stories, dreams and resistance are etched into every lyric. Independent bands have forged raw energy from hardship, using sharp, unrelenting melodies to challenge and disrupt the dominance of mainstream music in Taiwan. Giloo presents a selection of documentaries spotlighting the independent music scenes of Taiwan and China—tracing how underground bands rose from the margins to reach wider audiences, and how their songs gave voice to grassroots struggles, shaking the system with sound.