2019
Copenhagen International Documentary Film Fes
入選
Directed by 邁克・克莉斯蒂
我也記得一段浪漫的故事，深夜裡，放著大聲的The Wild Ones歌詞唱著：And, oh, if you stay, I'll chase the rain blown fields away. We’ll shine like the morning and sin in the sun.有個女生放著這首歌，好像要發生什麼事，結果，我什麼事都沒發生，這件事隔了二十多年，既無法問，也不能問。問了也太沒禮貌。
那些狂飆的大學日子，很容易就在SUEDE音樂裡回來，雖說是狂飆，但我騎的是很小的摩托車，速度只比我騎腳踏車快一點，還好，我哪裡也沒有要去，我只想去有我的那一邊，我找不太到，找不太到自己，鼓點中，電吉他裡，主唱Brett Anderson迷幻的嗓音，可能可以指路。但方向都是錯的。
我的書《替補的王牌》用了SUEDE的一首歌 Heroine，而這首歌裡的歌詞：She walks in beauty, like the night，這來自英國詩人拜倫的一首詩。從這片裡，可以清楚感到SUEDE揮灑青春恣意燃燒的氣息，片頭就帶出的樂團衝突，一點也不稀奇，某個知名樂團主唱跟我說過，玩Band就是會吵架，然後，再和好。我心想，或者，死掉。
英搖是吉他主導的音樂，吉他手與主唱之間的角力幾乎是所有英搖團的永恆命題，這也構成了《麂皮：永不滿足》最精彩的部分：從Bernard入團，到他憤而離團的前因後果，當事人現身說法，還原當時團員是怎麼一邊互相傷害、一邊完成第二張專輯《Dog Man Star》。
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.
From international politics and music to film industry professionals and cultural icons—this curated selection of biographical documentaries offers intimate, eye-level encounters with influential figures across diverse fields. Through the lens, we gain rare insights into their lesser-known sides, and follow them as they navigate cultural clashes, personal revelations, and shifting global contexts. Each film invites you to explore contemporary issues through the lived experiences of extraordinary individuals shaped by history.
Music and sound may seem fleeting—gone in an instant—yet they leave lasting impressions in the hearts of listeners, echoing across time. Sound-making is more than sensory pleasure; at its root, it often carries a message shaped by a specific social context. Whether to resist monotony or to resonate with the land of everyday life, it becomes a vessel of cultural memory and a force that gathers people—bringing individuals closer to one another through shared rhythms and meaning.
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.
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!
The world is too ugly. Even without testing positive, I still want to isolate myself. Isolation takes you, yourself—as your own company—and some good films. Return to the way of living alone. Remember what it feels like to be alive. To deal with the things you don’t like, sometimes all you need to do is deal with yourself. You’re carrying baggage—of course you are. But maybe it’s time to sort through it. Take only what you love. Leave the rest behind. After all, life is long. If you’re going to carry heavy things, make sure they matter. I can’t promise you’ll like these films. But I like them. And I like the feeling of watching a film alone.
Being in a band is more complicated than dating, yet somehow more romantic and longer-lasting than marriage. It’s high-risk, low-reward—and still, people keep throwing themselves into this graveyard of friendship. Come see how lonely guitar heroes go from asking, “Wanna start a band?” to declaring, “I’ve never once thought being in a band was fun.” And perhaps, after all the creative differences, solo careers without breaking up, quitting and getting back together, what remains in the end is always that one live show attended by little more than friends and family, and that one irreplaceable song that stays forever in the hearts of those who once played in a band.
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.