Studio/Company: Miniestudio / Director : Julio Pot / Writer: Francisco Javier Olea / Editor: Cecilia Baeriswyl
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWGbOjlJDkU)
- Why when things seem to go well, suddenly, without warning, they stop working?
- Questions that rarely have answers — all they do is increase the uncertainty.
- How much does luck have to do in all of this? But, actually, in a second, everything can change.
- Is it true when they say that if a door closed, a window opens?
- Life, at times, seems to be driving itself. It turns, changes pace. How much do we really influence those changes?
(A friendly reminder: Since the film delves into the unpredictability of life, the following questions may shift just as unexpectedly. The good news is that these questions are provided as suggestions for discussion, but feel free to explore other related questions of your own if you prefer.)
Questions
Session I
1. The writer said in the film, "Fame is a spot on the tip of the nose; everyone sees it except you." How would you interpret this statement? How do you think fame affects a person’s identity? Is it possible to stay true to oneself while being famous?
2. What do you think the writer may have discovered in the box at the end of the story? In the context of the story, what could the mysterious box possibly represent?
3. What might the delivery girl symbolize beyond the character in the story? How would your interpretation of the story change if the delivery girl were merely a figment of the writer’s imagination?
4. Are there any specific lines or moments of dialogue in the film that resonate deeply with you? how did they make you feel?
Session II
5. What were your initial impressions and thoughts after watching the film? How do you think the black-and-white style, along with the occasional use of red might affect the viewer’s emotional response or interpretation of the story?"
6. What do you think of the film's title, 'Who Are You'? Do you feel it effectively conveys the themes of the film, and if so, in what way? Have you ever thought that what you believe the box contains (Q2) might somehow reflect who you are?
7. Have you ever had a similar experience where you were stuck for some time, and then suddenly realized a breakthrough moment?
8. Do you believe that serendipity can drastically change the course of someone’s life? If so, do you or anyone you know ever experienced it? How have those experiences shaped your life or theirs?
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Agenda:
3:45 ~ 4:00pm Greetings & Free Talk / Ordering Beverage or Meal / Getting Newcomer’s Information
4:00 ~ 4:10pm Opening Remarks / Newcomer’s Self-introduction / Grouping
(Session I)
4:10 ~ 4:50pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
4:50 ~ 5:10pm Summarization (20 mins)
5:10 ~ 5:20pm Regrouping / Instruction Giving / Short Break (Intermission)
(Session II)
5:20 ~ 6:00pm Discussion Session (40 mins)
6:00 ~ 6:20pm Summarization (20 mins)
6:20 ~ 6:30pm Concluding Remarks / Announcements
Meeting Date: As shown on the Subject Line
Meeting Time: 4:00pm – 6:30pm
Meeting Venue: 丹堤咖啡 Dante Coffee (Minimum Order $85)
Address: 台北市濟南路三段25號[MAP]-捷運忠孝新生站3號出口步行3分鐘
Important Notes:
1. We advise participants to print out the discussion questions and bring them to the meeting for reference. As for the supporting articles, feel free to print them out, as well, according to your preference.
2. We suggest that participants read the articles and think about the questions in advance.
3. Newcomers should prepare a two-to-three-minute self-introduction in English to deliver when called upon by the host before the start of the discussion. The host may also ask you to give brief feedback about the meeting after the meeting.
4. We conduct the entire meeting in English. All participants should have at least moderate English-conversation skills and be able to articulate their ideas for each discussion question.
5. We welcome newcomers and other guests to attend the meetings and join the discussion freely twice (including on-site and online meetings). After that, we hope you will consider becoming a YoYo English Club member. We charge a NT$1,500 (NT$1,000 for students) lifetime membership fee.
