2019
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
入選
入選
在這長達約100分鐘的影片中，表面上看似張四十三以「該賣掉角頭音樂嗎？」為主軸，並藉由拜訪徵詢過去草創時期的老戰友、老同事的對談意見，進而帶出一串的歷史回顧。就如同四十三說，角頭是一種生活美學、一種態度，一種義氣等等諸如這類的官方表述，串起一個獨立廠牌辛勤經營了20餘年是多麼沉重的鄉愁包袱，甚至開始出現中年危機倦怠感。
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.
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.
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.
What Did Taiwan’s First Pop Songs Sound Like? How did a group of young people returning to the countryside turn an old tobacco-curing shed into the birthplace of a classic album? How did one small indie record label become the cradle of Taiwan’s biggest rock bands? In collaboration with Blow (吹音樂), Taiwan’s leading independent music media outlet, we've selected 9 films exploring the roots and evolution of Taiwan’s music scene—alongside a powerful documentary on Rolling Stone, the iconic U.S. music magazine born in an era of rebellion. From the golden age of modern Taiwanese pop to the rise of underground and alternative bands, these films span nearly a century of music history. For fans stuck at home and missing the thrill of live gigs, let these moving images bring you back to a time when legends were just getting started.
"Finding oneself" has been a form of performance art since Adam and Eve. Humanity has exhausted its creativity trying to delete the original betrayal—eating the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. Despite entire bestsellers being written to make sense of our shame, we still fear the gaze of the world, the judgment of society… and above all, being disliked. It’s hard to look yourself in the eye. So we look away. And when we can’t bear our own shame, we survive by projecting it onto others. In a world that punishes self-honesty, those who dare to face themselves are cast as misfits—freaks in the corner. The subjects and creators of these selected films are anything but ordinary in society’s eyes. And yet, their footsteps leave behind a trace of something unshakably honest—something that quietly shames those still clutching the forbidden fruit. They stand before God, and before themselves, unflinching. They’ve never abandoned the original blueprint of their being. They’ve always known who they are, and where they stand. Are you still trying to "find yourself"? Or could it be—you already know exactly who you are… You’re just afraid to admit it?
Music and sound may seem fleeting—gone in an instant—yet they leave lasting impressions in the hearts of listeners, echoing across time. Sound-making is more than sensory pleasure; at its root, it often carries a message shaped by a specific social context. Whether to resist monotony or to resonate with the land of everyday life, it becomes a vessel of cultural memory and a force that gathers people—bringing individuals closer to one another through shared rhythms and meaning.