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Independencia (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
English ( Subtitles )
Bengali ( Dolby Digital Stereo )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
74 min + 33 min extras

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Behind the scenes
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Short Film
Black & White
Booklet
Remastered

Movie filmed in 2009 and produced in:
France ( France, Benelux )
Germany ( Germany, Central Europe )
Netherlands ( France, Benelux )
Philippines ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Raya Martin

Written By:
Ramon Sarmiento
Raya Martin

Actors:
Sid Lucero ..... Son
Tetchie Agbayani ..... Mother
Alessandra de Rossi ..... Stranger
Mika Aguilos ..... Child
Bodjie Pascua ..... Old Man
Lui Manansala ..... Old Woman
Richard Gonzales ..... Chinese Vendor
Carl Lawrence Lagasca ..... Kid (Intermission)
Bong Cabrera ..... Katutubo
Lav Diaz ..... Townspeople
Arnold Reyes ..... Townspeople
Angeli Bayani ..... Townspeople
Adriana Agcaoili ..... Townspeople
Lowell Conales ..... Townspeople
Nikki Ocampo ..... Townspeople

Synopsis:

This unique alternate-history fable from acclaimed Filipino director Raya Martin re-imagines his country's history as an elemental humanist epic. Fleeing the American invasion of the Philippines in the early 20th Century, a mother and son retreat into the jungle where they make a home. Time passes; a wounded woman is rescued; the mother dies; a child is born. The family survive isolated from the growing chaos engulfing their country, but a storm approaches that threatens their existence as American troops draw nearer. Ingeniously staged on studio sets that evoke the lost period of early and silent cinema, Independencia's mesmerising visual aesthetic creates a lush metaphor for the mythical history and identity of the Philippines. Second Run's release also features the world premiere of a new short film, created exclusively for this release by director Raya Martin.

Mimicking early silent films, Independencia creates a lush metaphor that plays with cinematic illusions and the cultural and mythical history of the Philippines.

This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 05 March, 2015.

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