Director
Directed by 南戈查
《城市時裝速記》（Notebook on Cities and Clothes, 1989）是德國新浪潮大將溫德斯（Wim Wenders）受法國龐畢度中心所託，以時尚設計師山本耀司為主題的紀錄片作品。而《山本耀司時裝哲學》（Yohji Yamamoto│Dressmaker, 2016）⋯⋯
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.
"I want to keep creating until my final breath—always shaking people to their core." So said the sensational artist Yayoi Kusama, whose bold vision reshaped a generation’s sense of beauty. But what is art? And what isn’t? Giloo presents a selection of eight biographical documentaries, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of trailblazers who have redefined aesthetic boundaries and challenged the way we see the world.
Japan—a land of paradox and fascination—has long captivated travelers from afar. With deep-rooted traditions that have withstood over 150 years of rapid Westernization, Japan continues to preserve a unique national identity and way of life, while also giving rise to a distinct and globally influential pop culture. This month, Giloo Documentaries presents a curated selection of films that explore the many faces of Japan. Journey with us across mountains and oceans, through surface and depth—encountering the worlds of fashion, Takarazuka theater, love hotels, fine cuisine, robotics, and contemporary art. Modern Japan is vibrant, eclectic, and often wildly unexpected—and these films capture its raw, untamed spirit.
To document an extraordinary soul through the lens is to constantly wrestle with the dilemma of completeness. How can one capture the vastness of a life within the limited time of a film? It challenges the filmmaker’s depth of understanding and precision of perspective. Rather than striving for an all-encompassing portrait, it may be more powerful to focus on select moments—those glimmers that illuminate the subject’s essence. The camera becomes not only a tool to pierce through the surface, but also a means for sincere conversation with the person in front of it.
“True freedom begins when each individual is allowed their own posture—when everyone can exist, in their own dimension, within a systematized and flattened world.” Looking back on 2021, we reflect on freedom and constraint in the midst of a pandemic, and on how new rhythms of life were quietly built in the tension between the two. The editorial team at Shopping Design presents a selection of six documentary films—some offer distanced observation, others a visceral, immersive jolt. There is rebellion and resistance. There is tenderness and remembrance. Each film is a response to life itself. From the seemingly small, we observe what truly matters. Through ongoing dialogue, we move forward—exploring freedom through order, life, creation, and coexistence. Together, we trace the contours of a shared realm of freedom.
Our world is shaped by design. Spaces, clothing, typography—these elements quietly determine how we live, often without us noticing. Let’s turn our attention to the overlooked details and forgotten corners. How do people with a heightened sensitivity to the world around them experience a city? How do they wear their beliefs? How do they bring imagination into form through their hands? How do they speak about design? And how can design be discussed beyond the realm of iconic masters? What everyday creativity lies just within reach, waiting to be seen?