Overview of articles
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Wailings in the Forest
Shot in the Marilog forest in southern Philippines, Bagane Fiola’s film follows a family, actual members of the indigenous Matigsalog community,Published on: -
Storm Children – Book One
The landscape after the battle. Filmmaker of rivers of features surprises himself with a documentary about the consequences of super storm Yolanda (HaPublished on: -
From What Is Before
The great chronicler of the sorrow of the Philippines at the peak of his ability. A whole village is followed in the struggle to survive…Published on: -
Romeo Must Rock
The brother of the film maker as the Filipino Iggy Pop. Too fat, too old, but still a Wild Thing.Published on: -
Haven – Omzwervingen in de nacht
Fascinated by human behaviour and nightlife in the port of Amsterdam, Marjoleine Boonstra makes a portrait of people who live and work there.Published on: -
Amen, a Brown Comedy
Black satire about a super-polite Filippino child who literally loses his head.Published on: -
The Family That Eats Soil
Not free of violence and sex. And nor is it free of madness, because where else would you find a family that sits down to…Published on: -
Live Rock
Endearing, loving and finally also swinging portrait of the Filipino rock legend Pepe Smith.Published on: -
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Feature that seems bent on discouraging: black & white and endlessly long, strict as a documentary from before the TV age. Raw, emotional, heart-warmiPublished on: -
Mondomanila: Institute of Poets
Unusual film verison of the prize-winning book by Norman Wilwayco.Published on: