2016
Sundance Film Festival
全球紀錄片類最佳剪輯｜評審團大獎提名
Directed by 史蒂芬・凱亞
全球紀錄片類最佳剪輯｜評審團大獎提名
We Are X～X JAPAN重生之路 真發現我真的太晚出生，一堆名樂團我超晚認識，傳奇的樂團下所有得美麗與血淚，世界級的日本樂團與痛苦同行，雖然感覺有些東西挖掘的有限，但能讓我這局外人對她們有興趣已經是好的開始
團員之一toshi被邪教控制？這本書裡有全貌。 洗腦：X JAPAN主唱的邪教歷劫重生告白
我永遠會記得那場首映片後，主辦單位將鋼琴推上舞台，Yoshiki就這麼現身獨奏。沒想到是以古典曲式極簡卻雋永地演繹一生搖滾靈魂，追憶家父、友人，似水年華。 那刻我坐在椅子上，青春年少的flashback 不斷快轉，稍嫌濫情的涙水，也無法盡訴複雜記憶。於是散場時，我忍不住上前對Yoshiki説（是的，我此生竟然和他直接說到話真不可思議）。我説：「我來自台灣，想謝謝你和X Japan。雖然你們不會知道很久以前，你們竟然拯救過一個遙遠角落、曾想了結生命的高中少年。幸好，現在他跟你們一樣變老，成了一個大學教授，希望總仍有些搖滾能量地，善盡教育之責。」 Yoshiki微笑地，手放胸前，王子般浮誇但優雅地回我説：「謝謝你告訴我這段記憶，我們總是如此相互拯救，請一起努力。」 會的，一起努力，疲累時至少打開這部片，充個電。
「死不是生的對立，而是作為它存在的一部分」，這是2016年春天我在美國SXSW影展看這部紀錄片首映時，腦海裡一直浮現小説《挪威的森林》裡的一句話。 無論你是否像我一樣，曾經是X Japan的紛絲，這部片所真摯袒露的樂團情誼，都感人至深。尤其是談及Hide離團而後自殺的那段，螢幕上的Yoshiki，和電影院的滿場觀眾（來自世界各地不同膚色的大家），竟都同聲啜泣。
X JAPAN的吉他手hide紀錄片《hide：來春之約》曾在其過世20週年時上映。本片紀錄了hide逝世前珍貴工作錄像，片尾主題曲則收錄了未曾公開的「Hurry Go Round」錄音室版本。博客來有DVD現貨。
hide：來春之約 (DVD)X JAPAN曾於2009年5月30日來台開唱，20,000張門票一掃而空。這是台灣板橋體育場舉辦史上成本最高，動員人數最高的日本藝人演唱會。預計動員了200名日方工作人員、3000名台灣工作人員，警消人員300名，保全人員300名，總製作費高達3億5千萬日圓。這場演唱會也是X JAPAN成軍以來首次在台灣的演出。
「重點就在括號裡」曾為Giloo寫了一篇文章：〈 《WE ARE X：X JAPAN重生之路》爆烈的鼓聲，永恆的凋零〉，文章提到1997年12月31日，X JAPAN開了一場最傳奇的演唱會，亦是他們的解散演唱會「THE LAST LIVE」。
重點就在括號裡／《WE ARE X：X JAPAN重生之路》爆烈的鼓聲，永恆的凋零 | Giloo紀實影音X JAPAN是日本史上第一個以獨立製作專輯打進主流唱片排行榜的搖滾樂團，第一個正式專輯銷售破百萬張的視覺系搖滾樂團，第一個參加NHK紅白歌唱大賽的視覺系搖滾樂團，以及第一個連續三天在東京巨蛋舉行演唱會的藝人。
前陣子重看坂元裕二編劇的日劇《四重奏》，裡頭其中一幕放了X JAPAN的〈紅〉，又再度勾起了當時唸碩班的往事，在下大雨後濕嗒嗒的宿舍裡聽著〈endless rain〉，告訴自己要活下去。為什麼有這麼一個看起來冷酷的視覺系樂團，卻唱著如此深情、絕望之中讓人萌生希望的歌曲？
1997年12月31日，全世界都歡天喜地的跨年夜，不夜城東京，更是熱氣沸騰，但那樣的「熱」，宛如耳膜鼓到聽得見自己的心跳聲；那樣的「熱」，漲到連天空降下的雪還未落地，就融成了雨水。因為那一夜，影響整個城市的熱氣，都從東京巨蛋散發開來——X JAPAN正在舉辦解散演唱會「THE LAST LIVE」。
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.
Japan—a land of paradox and fascination—has long captivated travelers from afar. With deep-rooted traditions that have withstood over 150 years of rapid Westernization, Japan continues to preserve a unique national identity and way of life, while also giving rise to a distinct and globally influential pop culture. This month, Giloo Documentaries presents a curated selection of films that explore the many faces of Japan. Journey with us across mountains and oceans, through surface and depth—encountering the worlds of fashion, Takarazuka theater, love hotels, fine cuisine, robotics, and contemporary art. Modern Japan is vibrant, eclectic, and often wildly unexpected—and these films capture its raw, untamed spirit.
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 rock? Rock is music, a culture, and above all—a way of life. From tender romance to explosive frenzy, rock takes on countless forms. If you’re still not sure what rock really is—watch the films first!
Giloo presents a selection of 6 music documentaries, spanning genres like film scoring, classical pianists, rock bands, and more. Delve into the inner worlds of musicians through their confessions and feelings, and gain firsthand perspectives from their musical collaborators and close friends. Beyond a glimpse into their lives off-stage, this collection attempts to get closer to the creators' core and emotions.
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 the voice of a generation’s thoughts—fleeting, perhaps, but powerful enough to leave a lasting mark on those who listen. Some tell their stories through melodies; others move us with the raw emotion of their voices. They sing for themselves, for their time—and in doing so, they become legends. Giloo presents 10 biographical films about iconic musicians. Discover how they used music to tell the story of their era—and their lives.