Director
Directed by 周東彥
導演透過未婚單身者闡述愛情不應框限於社會普遍認定的形式。此生不渝的完美愛情並非人生終局的唯一歸屬，「愛」亦不屬於人生的「必要條件」或是「絕對考量」。
40:11 這段也讓人想到前陣子Instagram粉絲專頁「直男行為研究社」一則引發熱烈討論的貼文，是一個男子追求女性遭到拒絕，就說對方遲早會變彭佳慧（指她的歌曲〈大齡女子〉），也讓人想到除了討論「剩女」之外，部分異性戀男性的求偶焦慮、挫折與自處，也是相當值得關注的題材。
或許是同為女性，周東彥的《剩女，真的？》雖然發行已經有段時間，但片中太多情境都仍與2022年身為單身女性所體驗到的社會期望相似。觀影過程不時有激發少女笑或姨母笑的靈魂拷問時刻——雖然想談戀愛，但也懷疑為什麼人需要戀愛？面對社會期望，未婚女性又乘載了哪些社會壓力與期許？
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。
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.
What joys, struggles, dreams, and doubts shape the everyday lives of queer individuals? As they strive toward self-realization, what vibrant colors do they bring to the world? To celebrate the spirit of Pride, Giloo presents a curated selection of films and documentaries centered on LGBTQIAPK experiences. While you take to the streets for the Pride Parade, we also invite you to step into the love, lives, and stories of queer communities—on screen.
A lifelong companion—or a declared enemy? Love is the most difficult relationship, yet it yields the sweetest fruit. In the face of love, do you reveal your truest self—or something more false? What do you choose to share with your lover? Are you walking hand in hand toward paradise—or toward the beginning of sorrow?
Female power is finally on the rise! Nearly half of the world’s population is female, yet the attention and resources women receive remain disproportionately low. What are women thinking? Are they truly happy living in today’s society? Do they have access to the resources they need to fulfill their potential? Are women born gentle and obedient—or are they shaped that way? What does it take for a woman to become a woman? What kind of “femininity” has been predefined by families and social norms? These documentary films explore the many facets of womanhood—the struggles, the expectations, and the remarkable stories of women who defy conventions and fight to become their truest selves. Is female empowerment truly here? We’ve come a long way, but there’s still much more to do.
Men and women who leave their hometowns to make a living in Kabukicho, a surreal life that unfolds after a same-sex wedding, Amis people fishing for baby eels in the depths of night, a band using music to challenge the system… Through innovative short documentaries, filmmakers capture vivid portraits of people and moments in contemporary society. Join Giloo in diving into the heart of these issues, broadening your perspective, and exploring the rich diversity of today’s world.
The Women’s Literature Research Center at Tamkang University, which is dedicated to reflecting on and exploring issues related to gender, women, and sexuality, presents a special program themed “Women and Everyday Life.” This program spotlights three Taiwanese documentaries—The Lucky Woman?, LOVE Talk, and Small Talk—to explore the struggles of single women navigating between societal norms and personal expectations, the evolving definitions of gender roles within marriage and family, and how a woman who identifies as both a lesbian and a mother reclaims her identity and reaches reconciliation.