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Bulatlat Contributors | Mar 9, 2020
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Film and fascism: Notes on the first Cinema Kritika
Film and fascism: Notes on the first Cinema Kritika
That violence is normal and impunity inevitable, the very things we fought against during the first People Power uprising, are the same things this regime wants to make acceptable through Misyon, Bato, Children, and Mindanao so it could justify the Drug War and the Martial Law.
Lam-ang: a story of leadership and self-realizations
Lam-ang: a story of leadership and self-realizations
The dedication of the creative team and the cast to remain true to the roots of the tribes in the Philippines sends a clear message of how they wanted the younger generation of Filipinos to re-educate themselves on our culture.
Lam-ang: More than epic, re-education
Lam-ang: More than epic, re-education
Josef added that at the time where literature and history are being ignored and worse, being "bastardized" by colonial teachings, it is just fitting for Tanghalang Pilipino to focus in these types of production.
Panagdedenet: Remembering the dead
Panagdedenet: Remembering the dead
Local folks simultaneously do panag-aapoy (light a fire) on the graves of their departed relatives which gives a sight of bonfire across the cemetery. They believe that the fires give warmth and light to their departed loved ones. According to some community members, panag-aapoy is also a way of connecting to the souls of their ancestors.
Katsuri: Sharing the sakadas’ dream
Katsuri: Sharing the sakadas’ dream
Daring enough to tackle the grim conditions of Filipino farmers, the production deserves attention and support especially this October, the Peasant Month.
Tanghalang Pilipino stages Katsuri, a tribute to slain Negros activist
Tanghalang Pilipino stages Katsuri, a tribute to slain Negros activist
“One of the major themes [of ‘Katsuri’] that we’re trying to punch up is the importance of empathy and fighting for each other versus the individualistic nature of people when faced with trying realities."
‘Tanggol Kasaysayan’ relaunched to combat historical revisionism, disinformation
‘Tanggol Kasaysayan’ relaunched to combat historical revisionism, disinformation
“The spread of "fake facts" aims to distort history and present it as truth.”
‘Mabining Mandirigma,’ seeing Apolinario Mabini in a new light
‘Mabining Mandirigma,’ seeing Apolinario Mabini in a new light
Mabining Mandirigma provides its audience a new image of Apolinario Mabini, as well as a striking realization that, although cliche, history does repeat itself.
‘Mabining Mandirigma’ puts a spotlight on feudal patronage politics
‘Mabining Mandirigma’ puts a spotlight on feudal patronage politics
Truly, the descendants of the wicked remain wicked to the poor and cordial to the foreigner. It is evident in violent demolitions of communities such as Sitio San Roque in Quezon City, Aetas in Clark, Dumagat in Sierra Madre, and Sitio Aroma in Cebu to make way for development projects; it is evident when our islands are being sold--literally and virtually--to foreign business in the pursuit of investment.
Tanghalang Pilipino launches 33rd season with ‘Mabining Mandirigma’
Tanghalang Pilipino launches 33rd season with ‘Mabining Mandirigma’
Mabining Mandirigma, a Steampunk Musical, runs at the CCP Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (Little Theater) from August 16 until September 1, 2019.
‘Protest art’ shines in this year’s #UnitedPeopleSONA
‘Protest art’ shines in this year’s #UnitedPeopleSONA
"Visual progressive art is important in protest actions like these. It expresses more clearly our calls.”
Artists group launches comics about killings of Negros farmers
Artists group launches comics about killings of Negros farmers
The documentation of the current attacks to peasant farmers and workers, particularly the killings of Negros 14 last March 30, seeks to spread awareness and urge people to stand against the oppression in rural communities.
Sa Digma ng Halimaw, Isang Dokyu Teatro | Why this is necessary piece of theater from SIKAD / Tanghalang Mulong Sandoval
Sa Digma ng Halimaw, Isang Dokyu Teatro | Why this is necessary piece of theater from SIKAD / Tanghalang Mulong Sandoval
Sa Digma ng Halimaw is necessary theater. Because truths, no matter how painful and brutal, are told. And outside the four walls, as we go out, it is necessary to fight
Continuing Bonifacio’s legacy | Narratives of youth resistance
Continuing Bonifacio’s legacy | Narratives of youth resistance
The two-hour play emphasized the historic role of the Kabataang Makabayan (KM) in continuing the unfinished Philippine revolution against foreign and feudal domination in the country. The lessons from the decades-long uprising waged by KM were creatively portrayed through the play. It laid down the different levels of contradictions faced by youth activists in their eagerness to offer their lives for the revolution.
#NeverForget | Passing on the stories about Martial Law
#NeverForget | Passing on the stories about Martial Law
“We, the children of activists, were also part of the struggle.”
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