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Todo todo teros
Basically an artist is also a terrorist, the protagonist thinks in an unguarded moment. And if he is a terrorist after all, then he might…Published on: -
Jesus the Revolutionary
A military junta has taken power on the Philippines. Their takeover is fought by Moslem separatists, communists and rival military. In the middle of tPublished on: -
Pelikula
Provided the young 8mm film maker Raymond Red with a mention in the The Oxford History of World Cinema.Published on: -
Boatman
Disconcerting portrait of ambitious newcomer in the world of sweaty sex shows, who seems to want to do anything to get success. A variation on…Published on: -
The Last Wish
By the man who keeps the heritage of Lino Brocka alive on his own. Festival director and organiser. And maker ofunforgettable films. Like this one.Published on: -
Escape
Strongly acted drama about two respectable Filipino citizens who are suddenly arrested by the army. They descend further and further into the mire ofPublished on: -
Heremias (Book One: The Legend of the Lizard Princess)
Majestic masterpiece by the Filipino Lav Diaz who takes his time to tell a story with great emotion. In meditative black & white images, the…Published on: -
Shadows
With this film, the maker won the Golden Palm for short film in 2000. But he already was the king of the short film in…Published on: -
Green Rocking Chair
Roxlee is a real artist. He paints. Strange comic strip like paintings and that’s why he also makes comic strips. Even stranger surrealist comic stripPublished on: