2004
Chicago International Film Festival
最佳紀錄片金雨果獎提名
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《荒木經惟：愛的寫真術》這部片呈現的是一個紐約導演鏡頭前的攝影家荒木經惟。這位長時間在大眾眼前荒誕不羈的情色攝影家，究竟會以什麼樣的面貌去面對別人的鏡頭？透過這部2000年左右的紀錄片，多少可以窺見多數人眼中的色老頭，如何一步一步把自己的生命交給攝影？以及這到底要對攝影有多強的執著跟熱情才可能做到？
A decisive moment captured by the shutter becomes eternal—freezing not only time, but the legends behind the lens. Giloo presents the "Moments the Shutter Caught" documentary series, inviting viewers into the lives of master photographers. These artists documented—and at times disrupted—their era. Whether it was a fleeting spark of inspiration or the struggles and wisdom of creation, everything was preserved through the lens, becoming the very essence that nourishes their work.
Photography is a kind of magic—one that captures fleeting beauty and frames a way of seeing the world. Even after losing his memory, Takuma Nakahira continued photographing daily life, preserving its shifting shape. The wildly unrestrained Nobuyoshi Araki turned tender and intimate, documenting the luminous presence of his beloved wife Yoko. And a mysterious nanny—who left behind over 100,000 negatives—was later revealed to be one of the most legendary street photographers of our time. Giloo invites you to journey across time and space, through the viewfinders of master photographers. Step into their gaze, and witness the moments of eternal light they captured—fragments of life, stilled and glowing.
The late Taiwanese writer Lee Wei-jing wrote in her book I Am Hsu Liang-liang: “But how could you blame a girl? Isn’t that what girlhood is? Only through an intense yearning for love can one generate the power to change the world. The ability to defy the universe—that is the essence of a girl’s strength.” A girl’s love, youth, and sorrow have long served as the most compelling themes in art—and the ones most longed for by creators. Through the devotion and actions of girls, these stories blossom, rooted in the fierce emotional landscape of adolescence. The artist's ambition may be real, but can the girl’s heart remain authentic under the aesthetic filter of art? This playlist features films that place girls at the center of the gaze—their bodies and desires exposed to the audience. But are these girls truly vivid and alive, or merely aestheticized slices of youth? The answer awaits you in viewing.
In psychology, divergent thinking refers to the ability to approach a problem by generating multiple possible solutions, rather than narrowing in on a single answer or getting stuck in a fixed mode of inquiry. Its opposite, convergent thinking, relies on existing knowledge and traditional patterns to arrive at a conventional conclusion. I love watching documentaries—especially those that explore issues far removed from everyday life. A good documentary, like a good book, condenses an enormous amount of insight into the span of a film. Through a director’s lens and structure, you come to know a person, a group, or an event, and gain valuable nourishment in the process. It’s an incredibly efficient form of learning. Thanks to the nature of the internet, learning today is no longer linear. It’s multidirectional, multidimensional—a practice of divergent thinking. As a well-known writer once said:"The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." In a time where eclectic knowledge and self-learning have become the norm, a thirst for understanding and a passion for living mean we’re no longer limited to holding just two ideas —we hold many.
Taipei Dangdai may have come to a close, but the brilliance of art never stops. A curated selection of outstanding independent films from around the world continues to expand the boundaries of your imagination. Discover how photographers, graffiti artists, performance artists, architects, and rock musicians from diverse backgrounds have forged their own artistic languages—each rooted in lived experience.
“True freedom begins when each individual is allowed their own posture—when everyone can exist, in their own dimension, within a systematized and flattened world.” Looking back on 2021, we reflect on freedom and constraint in the midst of a pandemic, and on how new rhythms of life were quietly built in the tension between the two. The editorial team at Shopping Design presents a selection of six documentary films—some offer distanced observation, others a visceral, immersive jolt. There is rebellion and resistance. There is tenderness and remembrance. Each film is a response to life itself. From the seemingly small, we observe what truly matters. Through ongoing dialogue, we move forward—exploring freedom through order, life, creation, and coexistence. Together, we trace the contours of a shared realm of freedom.