2021
Directed by 張弘榤
No matter where you are, not just in Taiwan, international movie fans can easily watch too! The first wave of films from emerging creators are now live in our international section. Featuring top selections from prestigious film festivals like Golden Horse Awards and Golden Harvest Awards, as well as many highly anticipated emerging works for you to explore anytime, anywhere!
Wherever you are, in Taiwan or abroad, you can watch with ease! Discover acclaimed films from the Cannes, Venice, and Golden Horse film festivals, plus a lineup of highly anticipated works from emerging filmmakers waiting for you to explore. Start watching anytime — no borders, no limits.
Giloo presents award-winning festival favorites, buzzworthy films, and thought-provoking documentaries, bringing together diverse themes and compelling stories. Step into the Spotlight Screening selection and discover films that have captured attention, sparked discussion, and are well worth revisiting.
Through documentaries, we are able to step into issue frontlines that are often inaccessible in everyday life. Gender, LGBTQ+, labor, ethnicity, migrant workers, environmental protection… This curated list showcases a selection of documentaries that delve deeply into diverse social issues. From the dark corners of child sexual abuse to plastic recycling factories at the end of the global waste stream, these films lead viewers to confront hidden realities and listen to voices that deserve to be heard.
Vancouver TAIWANfest describes itself as “a festival that wildly encourages dialogue.” But when it comes to gender, there are often many reasons not to talk about it. To save face, to protect the bigger picture, to keep family harmony, or simply to avoid discomfort. When words feel difficult, could film offer another way into the conversation? Through moving images, documentaries, and the intimate realities of individual lives, these works bring us closer to one another. Before rushing to say yes or no, we invite you to first sit with the complexity, diversity, and beauty of being human. Special thanks to our film selectors: Nathalie CHANG(CHANG Yi-Hsum) (Novelist), Rachel (Guitarist, P!SCO), Ted LIAO (Chef, Monsoon), Charlie SMITH (Editor, Pancouver), and Luna (TAIWANfest team).
CNEX Originals brings together documentaries produced by CNEX, telling stories from Taiwan, Asia, and beyond. From culture, history, and industry to society and individual lives, these films capture moments of change and offer distinctive perspectives on the world we share. Created from real stories and shaped by filmmakers with unique voices, this dedicated library is exclusively available to supporters of CNEX Foundation programs—inviting you to discover CNEX Originals and join us in supporting documentary filmmaking and the next generation of storytellers.