2005
Taipei Film Festival
評審團特別獎｜觀眾票選獎
Directed by 林育賢
評審團特別獎｜觀眾票選獎
最佳紀錄片
很勵志 看哭了都
從早期得獎影片觀察起，羅興階、顏蘭權、莊益增、黃淑梅、蔡崇隆等紀錄片導演接力奪得南方首獎，可以看見 90 年代紀錄片工作者人文精神的延續，也反應著當時臺灣電影紀錄片比劇情片較為主流的生態樣貌。 許多得獎紀錄片如《無米樂》、《翻滾吧！男孩》等也陸續進入商業院線並獲得成功，期待成為臺灣新銳在金穗獎到台北電影節之間中介的搖籃，也是全球華人影像創作者在邁向金馬獎前的初登板，早期更有「金馬獎前哨戰」或「風向球」 之稱，可能也來自大家對於這些得獎紀錄片的關注。 —— 節錄自王振愷《光源下放電影：南方影展二十年》，頁163 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010926050
臺灣雖有相當多設有「競賽單元」的影展，但每個影展的定位和規則都不同。金馬獎定位為華語電影的奧斯卡獎，並且只限定膠捲（Film）才能參加；台北電影節定位為臺灣年度電影創作總體檢，噱頭是有著百萬獎金；而南方影展則以鼓勵本土影像創作為目標，且特別注重年輕創作者和被忽略的優秀作品。 正因為這項特色，使得許多創作者放心將南方影展視為「初登板」的對象。像是 2003 年的《二十五歲，國小二年級》、2004 年的《無 米樂》與《翻滾吧 ! 男孩》、2005 年的《海巡尖兵》，這些日後大放異彩的作品都是在南方影展獲得生涯首次獎項。 —— 節錄自王振愷《光源下放電影：南方影展二十年》，頁73-74 https://www.books.com.tw/products/0010926050
影片中的小男孩們充滿朝氣和活力，雖然訓練辛苦，但個個充滿鬥志。導演不只呈現他們訓練、比賽的樣貌，連每個小孩子的生活，個性都完整紀錄，其中最特別的是，在影片中的李智凱，在長大後真的在奧運中奪下獎牌，也讓這部紀錄片格外有意義。
看完這部紀錄片真的很敬佩那些全心投入、專注在練習自己項目的選手！在場上的每一個動作、每一個姿勢，都是台下流了很多汗水、練習無數次的成果！教練嚴肅嚴格的背後，藏有對他們的期待。最後拿到好的成績真的很令人感動！也看到辛苦努力都會有回報的！
本片完整的紀錄了體操隊練習時的酸甜苦辣，讓我想到我從小身邊就有許多體育班、舞蹈班的朋友，在其他同齡的孩子們玩耍時，他們就已經不是在練習場上就是在前往練習的路上，小小的身軀承載著大大的辛苦，卻也是為未來的夢想成功之路鋪墊。其中除了透過體操隊孩子們的童言童語，增添了以往一般紀錄片不會有的活潑可愛、天真浪漫的氛圍，中間時不時還會穿插教練的心酸過往故事，讓整部片看起來一點都不枯燥乏味。
2020東京奧運歷經幾番波折，終於在本月23日順利開跑。各國健將在沒有觀眾吶喊聲援的賽場蓄勢待發，全力角逐最高榮譽。甫於舉重女子59公斤量級賽事為台灣摘下第一面金牌、並打破三項奧運紀錄的舉重女神郭婞淳曾說：「老天爺要你多成功，就會給你多少挫折與磨練。」在奪牌的喜悅背後，有無數青春、鮮血、汗水，有時還有眼淚。無論輸贏，都是一場與自己的拼搏。
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Other than observation from the center, the South Taiwan Film Festival serves as reflections on social stereotypes, the perspectives of locality; of course, there are over two decades of expectation of avant-garde spirit. By a serious of recommendations of South-Award and panorama programs, along with Giloo, we feast you with the most vivid spirit of the South.
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22 Inspiring Films to Watch with Kids – A Giloo Family Collection Giloo presents a heartwarming selection of 22 knowledge-rich and emotionally uplifting films perfect for the whole family. Whether your child is full of innocent curiosity or navigating the early stages of adolescence, these films offer moments of inspiration and meaningful lessons to grow with. From a hilarious couple’s wild farming adventure that teaches the importance of sustainability and green living, to the sacred ritual of relocating the Ise Grand Shrine that reveals the harmony between humans and nature, and a touching story of a boy devoted to gymnastics and his steadfast coach that embodies the spirit of perseverance—each film opens a window to learning through storytelling. Stay safe at home and keep learning alive with your kids—education doesn’t stop when school does!