Ghosts of Kalantiaw
World Premiere
Chuck ESCASA Philippines 2023 60 min PG13 (Some Nudity)
Delving into figures like the pseudohistorical Kalantiaw and President Bongbong Marcos, this documentary is a deep exploration of the post-truth era.
This keenly relevant documentary invokes the spectre of the pseudohistorical Datu Kalantiaw, who was once credited with creating the first legal code in the Philippines, known as the Code of Kalantiaw. Despite the debunking of this historical claim, the code’s absurd laws and the figure of Datu continue to hold a revered status among the island’s inhabitants.
The film explores the complex interplay between truth and the post-truth era. Taking viewers on a journey from the realm of fabricated history to the present time, Chuck Escasa emphasises the perils of neglecting the past. Ghosts of Kalantiaw is a warning against the manipulation of historical narratives for contemporary gain.
Q&A with Filmmaker(s)
2 Dec, Sat 9:30PM / 60 min
Filmgarde Kallang, Hall 3
AT THE FEST!
Screening are free seating & first-come, first-serve basis.
All ticket purchasers are kindly asked to be on time and note the 10-min grace period.
Plus, a new Rush Queue for last-min folks!
Ghosts of Kalantiaw
Chuck ESCASA
Philippines
2023
English, Tagalog
English
60 min
PG13 (Some Nudity)
World Premiere
Chuck ESCASA
Chuck ESCASA is a filmmaker from Manila. His past works include the short film The Last Typewriter (1997), the feature documentary Jingle Lang Ang Pahina (2012) and Skylab (2021), which won the NETPAC Jury Prize at QCinema International Film Festival.
Aimee APOSTOL-ESCASA
Chuck ESCASA
Chuck ESCASA
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