2019
International Documentary Filmfestival Amster
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當我在許多描述瑪格麗特・愛特伍的頭銜中，發現「社會運動者」幾乎和「小說家」一樣不可或缺時，再對照她的創作中絕不可能被忽略的對現實的批判，我也會忍不住有點好奇：這兩個身份，究竟是哪一個成就了哪一個？《使女無懼：瑪格麗特愛特伍》這部紀錄片，或許正能回答這樣的問題。
6 月初落幕的 2022 台北國際書展，九歌出版社與 Giloo 紀實影音合辦了一場主題為「因為她是瑪格麗特．愛特伍：小說家與社會運動」的講座沙龍，邀請到台灣國際女性影展策展人羅珮嘉與《女神自助餐》作者劉芷妤對談，兩人除了介紹愛特伍這位現象級小說家，也梳理愛特伍的文學創作與女性主義運動的深厚淵源。
From international politics and music to film industry professionals and cultural icons—this curated selection of biographical documentaries offers intimate, eye-level encounters with influential figures across diverse fields. Through the lens, we gain rare insights into their lesser-known sides, and follow them as they navigate cultural clashes, personal revelations, and shifting global contexts. Each film invites you to explore contemporary issues through the lived experiences of extraordinary individuals shaped by history.
"What kind of dreams can we see in a woman?" — What if we remove "woman"? Does the answer change? I ask myself, then I wonder again — why should "woman" be removed? Are there differences or similarities between a "woman's" story and a "person's" story? If there are true distinctions, what would they be? And am I deeply drawn to it as a woman, or as a person? Perhaps the answer is irrelevant, but within irrelevant questions, the most unignorable answers often lie.
British author Virginia Woolf once said, “To be oneself is the most important thing.” In 2022, what should a woman be? There’s no longer a single answer. Womany presents five powerful stories of women—some real, some fictional—that inspire us to live the most brilliant version of ourselves in every universe. We invite Giloo’s audience to join in: be fearless, be bold, and most importantly, be your true self.
Why do we write? When words erupt from the mind and pour into the heart, images and monologues take the place of daily tedium—of the mundane, the irritating, the unbearable. For some writers, however, writing is more than expression; it is salvation. It is an unshakable calling. In this themed selection on literature, Giloo presents documentaries that delve into the lives and inner worlds of writers—poets, novelists, critics—who wield pens (or typewriters) like swords, fearlessly confronting the truths of the world. The passage of time leaves behind not just pages, but marks of introspection—quiet yet undeniable badges of their creative journey.
To document an extraordinary soul through the lens is to constantly wrestle with the dilemma of completeness. How can one capture the vastness of a life within the limited time of a film? It challenges the filmmaker’s depth of understanding and precision of perspective. Rather than striving for an all-encompassing portrait, it may be more powerful to focus on select moments—those glimmers that illuminate the subject’s essence. The camera becomes not only a tool to pierce through the surface, but also a means for sincere conversation with the person in front of it.
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.
"Every part of the body has its own memory. All the trauma we’ve experienced is stored in our bodies."—Marina Abramović While curating this special Giloo playlist—limited to just five films—I slowly discovered what I truly care about. I’ve always felt that people are fragile. Everyone carries moments of sadness, loneliness, and pain. After much inner struggle, I chose five films that have accompanied me through some of the most significant times in my life. Each time I press play, the tears come naturally. I deeply believe in the healing power of cinema—its ability to connect people from vastly different walks of life through shared emotions. We are never truly alone. And I hope, through these films, we can all find a little strength and courage to shift our reality, even just a bit.
As a female creator, what troubles me most is constantly facing categorization and labeling. Some even question whether I am too immersed in “lowercase,” dollhouse-like stories. But I believe that emotions often spoken about in private spaces are no less public in significance, and that ordinary life is not necessarily safe or uneventful. The five films I’ve selected all carry elements of the “feminine,” the uncanny, and the simultaneously mundane and surreal. At different points in my life, each of them has either explained or illuminated a lingering question, helping me better understand who I am—and where I’m headed.