The Super Man Who Couldn’t Fly
El Superman que no podia volar
This worthless superhero couldn’t save the day for an admirer in distress. (From a series of humorous vignettes about literal anti-heroes.)
Also in this combined programme
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Aquaboy
A kid playing naked on the beach. One calls it a family film, the other calls it child pornography. -
Don’t Fall in Love With a Super Hero
Part of a satirical series about so-called super heroes. Not really heart-breakers. -
Waiting for a Super Hero
Very active full-length film maker also turns out to operate well on the short track. A handful of people are basically waiting for nothing. You… -
Our Daily Bread
Disorderly film maker restrains himself briefly to record the naked truth. There are people who have two eat rubbish. That’s how the world is. -
Rugby Boyz
Slim and cheerful boys.They seem to be playing rugby without a care. Maybe because they don’t have anything to worry about. Just one of the… -
Salat
Young Filipino film maker takes a good look around him and combines various observations into a playful whole that does not really want to be… -
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How I Can Court You Without Holding You
A film that wants to be a poem. With pictures that basically try too hard. Or is that poetic? -
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Tawidgutom
A film as a poem. So why did this filmmaker not become a poet? You’ll understand that as soon as you see his images. -
To All the Super Girls I’ve Loved Before
From a simultaneously pointed and corny series about wretched superheroes. -
Two Super Heroes Taking a Crap, a Toilet Musical
A toilet concert. Tinker, tailor, soldier… Even super heroes have too sometimes, but they make music on the spot. -
The Night When Father Told Me He Had a Child Outside
The intention can remain obscure. The feeling can be indefinable. The images can be seeking. Yet still it is clear. -
Film details
- Country of production
- Philippines
- Year
- 2005
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2006
- Length
- 2'
- Medium/Format
- DV cam NTSC