2018
Sundance Film Festival
美國紀錄片類評審團大獎提名
美國紀錄片類評審團大獎提名
最佳新導演提名
將和岩井導演線上相會的下午，我們和連俞涵窩在直播場地一角準備進行專訪。Live House 的光線有些不足，正當煩惱該換到哪個場地時，她笑著說：「這裡好像占卜的地方。」隨後自在地入座，跟我們聊生活、聊拍戲，也聊聊自己喜歡的紀錄片。
Trying to become the ideal adult, only to realize that no matter your age, the fear of the unknown never truly fades? With limited life experience, we struggle to survive in an ever-changing world. We become parents, yet still carry the weight of our own upbringing. Here are five soul-nourishing cinematic “coming-of-age remedies” to help you rediscover your original self and strength—bring along your inner child and taste the essence of growth: Yi Yi, a Taiwanese New Wave masterpiece, reflects the quiet milestones of growing up. When dreams fall apart, All About Lily Chou-Chou captures the angst of disillusioned youth. Lost your way? Get gloriously drunk with Another Round, the Oscar-winning Danish hit. Feeling bound by your roots? Draw rebellious inspiration from Afghanistan’s maverick filmmaker in Nothingwood. And if loneliness creeps in, turn to the extraordinary lives of creators like Cheng Wen, Steve Jobs, Yayoi Kusama, and Agnès Varda. Sometimes, growing up isn’t about letting go of your inner child—but learning how to walk with them.
What kind of celebrity soul lives inside you? Are you an artist, a mystic, a rock star—or a grand dictator? Giloo and Re-lab present the Celebrity Soul Quiz—a fun personality test that reveals your inner icon. Complete the quiz online and receive a free viewing code to watch 5 selected biographical documentaries from our special playlist! Take the quiz here: https://gift-exchange.relab.cc/giloo
Everyone feels lonely sometimes. Loneliness is, perhaps, a uniquely human emotion—one with a distinct texture all its own. Even when we're surrounded by others, the feeling of being alone can still linger quietly in the background. Some people embrace their solitude and pour it into their art. Others open up to someone else. But no matter how we deal with it, loneliness never truly disappears. I’m not someone who’s afraid of being alone. In fact, I sometimes find comfort in it. This playlist is built around people I deeply admire—artists, dancers, actors... And as I watched these films, I realized they all had their own special ways of being with loneliness. They embraced it—and in doing so, radiated an unforgettable kind of presence. These stories gave me new energy. I hope they do the same for you.
In today’s society, where everything is measured by “efficiency,” the value and effectiveness of “art” and “making art” are constantly questioned. The themed selection What Art Can Do reveals that the act of creating art defies quantifiable KPIs. Artistic creation can withstand the challenges of value-driven thinking—if we are willing to rethink what “value” truly means. After all, every interpretation of value begins with humanity.
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.
"I want to keep creating until my final breath—always shaking people to their core." So said the sensational artist Yayoi Kusama, whose bold vision reshaped a generation’s sense of beauty. But what is art? And what isn’t? Giloo presents a selection of eight biographical documentaries, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of trailblazers who have redefined aesthetic boundaries and challenged the way we see the world.
Cinema is undoubtedly another path through which we enter the world. Ingmar Bergman wandered between God and demons, using his own life to probe the depths of emotion—only to discover that solitude was all he ever truly possessed. Yayoi Kusama poured her life into art, fleeing Japan for New York, only to confront the raw realities of gender, race, and power. Destroyed, reborn, and now radiant on the world stage. Vivienne Westwood broke all conventions—proclaiming taboo love and building a punk fashion empire in the heart of London. Music maestro Ryuichi Sakamoto, upon his cancer diagnosis, revisited the delicate bond between life and sound, letting us glimpse his final chapter in all its intimate, everyday details. And then there’s Imelda Marcos—the woman behind three thousand pairs of shoes. In her quest to restore the Marcos regime, she spared no effort. To her, power, money, and beauty are inseparable. But above all, she reminds the world: only a mother’s love can embrace everything. “I am the mother of the Philippines—and of the world. Love. Money.”