Movie No. 154 (2013): APARISYON
Aparisyon (2012)
Director: Vincent Sandoval
Cast: Jodi Sta. Maria, Mylene Dizon, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, Raquel Villavicencio
I still can't figure out why this film is called Aparisyon (Apparition). But despite that, the film is a powerful indictment of silent protest. Yes, the Adoration Monastery where nuns' way of living is anchored on silence and prayers is an effective metaphor. The movie is set during the days leading to declaration of Martial Law by Ferdinand Marcos.
Director: Vincent Sandoval
Cast: Jodi Sta. Maria, Mylene Dizon, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, Raquel Villavicencio
I still can't figure out why this film is called Aparisyon (Apparition). But despite that, the film is a powerful indictment of silent protest. Yes, the Adoration Monastery where nuns' way of living is anchored on silence and prayers is an effective metaphor. The movie is set during the days leading to declaration of Martial Law by Ferdinand Marcos.
Aparisyon is a very silent film and the presenting of silence, which can be frightening at times, is the major point of the film. The film shows how the nuns react to an act of violence that's committed to one of their own. And the film doesn't explain much.
This film was in competition in Cinemalaya 2012.
Rating: 3.5/4.0
Date seen: August 19, 2013
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