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Directed by 王水泊
生命總是每天躲不掉的戰鬥，有時卻又是只想放軟爛的泥淖。我們其實也沒太多選擇，就是迎向它。「我不會灑掉我手上的酒，也絶不鬆開我的拳頭。」這是片末最後一句SMZB樂團主唱吳維對群眾説的話。 What a punk punch！多麼詩意，多麼反骨。多麼尊嚴，多麼自由。
這是不說教的龐克，最原初亂七八糟的那種，永遠都是對現代生活秩序，最直白卻也深層的質問：「你想活得像個什麼樣的人？」至於政治很suck，說穿了只是日子百無聊賴suck的其中之一。
如果說這是我近十年看過最有態度（而非裝個模樣）的搖滾紀錄片之一，絕不誇張。當然，這個樂團肯定是被中共強烈打壓的。但別以為這部片只是要講龐克搖滾和反抗政治，如果這樣簡化的閱讀，似乎又有點想當然爾的無聊。
COVID-19從武漢爆發時，除了舉世鋪天蓋地對這城市的極度污名，當時我掛在內心深處的，始終有個在地的造/噪反傳統，那是「生命之餅」（SMZB）—這個1996年誕生於武漢、中國最早的龐克樂團之一，所曾給我深刻而敬重的印象。
7:20 「生命之餅」源自聖經，耶穌和眾人分享自己的身體。這個命名大有深意，不但有分享精神，還有宗教情操。這兩點也無形中貫穿了這個顛沛流離的樂團20年。
14:49 「武漢，髒、亂、差！」「憤怒的狗眼」前貝斯手施旭東這句話令人令人印象深刻。為何這樣的城市會變成中國的龐克之都？本片試圖為此提出解釋。這樣的環境激發龐克的溫情與鬥志，但也是這樣的環境讓疫情一發不可收拾。生命沒有對錯，只有在流動的時候，我們見到了光影和火花。
1:19:56 吳維這句話道出了他逐漸醒覺、並且堅持的價值觀：「我做了16年的音樂，沒有想過名利、也沒有想當英雄，我只想做一個『真正的人』，做一個和他們不一樣的人。做音樂的過程就是讓我保持清醒，我永遠必須站在這個邪惡制度的對面。」當然這導致身邊不同想法伙伴的痛苦，也有論者認為這姿態過於僵化。但我以為，在一個不正常的社會做一個正常人，而不是一個被奴役的人，不是一個獨裁下的工具或勞動機器。這種清醒，或許才是最簡單，也最讓自己不會迷失的。建議可以到Spotify聽他們的所有專輯，有盡情的怒吼，也有真摯的反思。
很多年前，聽搖滾樂還沒有太久的時候，我曾去過一次北京城郊的樹村。那是外省年輕樂隊的聚集地，在圓明園北邊，從長安大街打車，師傅開了一個多小時才停下來，周圍都是平房，依稀還有幾塊田，剛鋪好的水泥路上揚著
Behind the Chinese Communist Party’s aggressive rhetoric and military intimidation toward the free world lies a darker truth—one that is hidden beneath the polished image of national “rise” under Xi Jinping’s leadership. In this heavily surveilled state behind a modern-day iron curtain, the people themselves have become mere stepping stones in the dictator’s grand imperial fantasy. It’s not only the marginalized who are oppressed, but anyone who dares to long for their inalienable rights—for freedom, dignity, and truth. Giloo presents a selection of independent documentaries from China, guiding you into a reality both dazzling and dark. Inside the borders built by walls, beware the quiet yearning of the soul—for freedom cannot be killed, only contained.
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.
In today’s world, is mutual understanding still possible? When authoritarianism resurges, power is concentrated in the hands of corporate giants, and fake news floods every channel, even basic communication between people has become a daunting challenge. The team at Chichi’s Notes believes that the desire to communicate stems from our human longing to understand the unknown. As long as we stay curious and refuse to accept a black-and-white view of the world, meaningful dialogue remains possible. This online film program begins with the theme of fake news and self-media, inviting viewers to reflect on how media shapes public perception. Through the lens of documentary, we question what we take for granted and challenge our assumptions—listening to the confessions of dictators and digital nationalists, exploring the resistance of cults and subcultures, and blurring the line between criminality and creativity. We hope these films offer glimpses into our shared struggles and desires—and open up new spaces for mutual understanding in a world that feels increasingly divided.
During Taiwan’s Level 3 Alert, the idea of a “normal life” felt impossibly distant. While many responded with anxiety, fear, and blame, others quietly held onto their values and beliefs—trying to preserve what it means to be a “normal person.” This curated selection features five films from China, the United States, the former Soviet Union, Hong Kong, and Taiwan—each portraying a life caught between individual freedom and overwhelming systems: totalitarian regimes or capitalist monopolies. Some are artists, some are not. Some succeed, others don’t. Most drift through a world where “success” has no real meaning. And yet, despite immense, shadowy powers and marginal existences, it is the modest desire to live as a “normal person” that sustains our will to move forward. In the end, mutual understanding remains our greatest force of momentum.
Music is the voice of a generation’s thoughts. For the singers who give voice to stories, dreams and resistance are etched into every lyric. Independent bands have forged raw energy from hardship, using sharp, unrelenting melodies to challenge and disrupt the dominance of mainstream music in Taiwan. Giloo presents a selection of documentaries spotlighting the independent music scenes of Taiwan and China—tracing how underground bands rose from the margins to reach wider audiences, and how their songs gave voice to grassroots struggles, shaking the system with sound.
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.