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Post by Jayloni Cindy L on Aug 2, 2009 10:26:19 GMT -5
- Bayaning Third World... For me it is All about Rizal and his life. - The film starts clearly with how Rizal died for our country. He fought our freedom under the colonization of Spain. - There are repeated scenes in the film like when Rizal was executed. It shows how significant Rizal did for our country, and for our freedom. Also how the Katipuneros fought when Rizal died. - The sound was good and for me without it how can the film be a pleasure?! - The film is more on the black and white theme but it doesn’t hinder what the film wants to convey to the audience. The tones and mood is just right for the film in different scenes so that you can distinguish what has happening on that scene. - The scenes were cut when the questions of the investigator were answered. The cuts were done because for us to see the different perceptions that the investigators have interviewed. - After investigating to the different perception of finding the truth. It remained puzzled of what was the truth about the letter of Rizal, that is it true that he made that letter?! And it remains questionable. - Like the first part of the film, it leaves us question that we can reflect on it. - It concludes that Rizal is also a human that never doubt of fighting for the freedom of our country because he knew that we have the right, the right to fight for our freedom. Jose Rizal is a symbol of strength and courage that we should do an impression as a Filipino that cares for the country.
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Post by pablico aimee c on Aug 3, 2009 7:56:54 GMT -5
Guide Questions to Critical Assessment of Bayaning Third World
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? - Bayaning Third World is focuses to our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. It shows in the film his life, showing his devotion of his works to our country to achieve freedom and how he became a national hero of our country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? - I think the film just start in that way because in the film they just planning or visualizing the real incidents that happen to Rizal to be able to create a film about true life of Rizal.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -Yes, it serves to clarify out things and to understand more what it is really implying to viewers.
4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) - Yes, the sounds make the film entertaining but some are not.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -They used light and dark color to the scenes that remembering the past or incidence during the time of Rizal.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? - The scenes were cut by remembering different characters that involves to Dr. Jose Rizal.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? - The climax of the story is when the 2 main characters in the story (2 men) were interviewing Josephine Bracken about what’s the real score between her and Dr. Rizal and when she questioned that is she loyal or a traitor to Rizal.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -I think so maybe it means that life and his real background of Rizal is still questionable.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -I have not yet seen the ending of the story because we didn’t finish the movie.
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Post by pablico aimee c BSN043 on Aug 3, 2009 8:23:02 GMT -5
Guide Questions to Critical Assessment of Bayaning Third World
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? - Bayaning Third World is focuses to our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. It shows in the film his life, showing his devotion of his works to our country to achieve freedom and how he became a national hero of our country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? - I think the film just start in that way because in the film they just planning or visualizing the real incidents that happen to Rizal to be able to create a film about true life of Rizal.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -Yes, it serves to clarify out things and to understand more what it is really implying to viewers.
4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) - Yes, the sounds make the film entertaining but some are not.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -They used light and dark color to the scenes that remembering the past or incidence during the time of Rizal.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? - The scenes were cut by remembering different characters that involves to Dr. Jose Rizal.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? - The climax of the story is when the 2 main characters in the story (2 men) were interviewing Josephine Bracken about what’s the real score between her and Dr. Rizal and when she questioned that is she loyal or a traitor to Rizal.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -I think so maybe it means that life and his real background of Rizal is still questionable.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -I have not yet seen the ending of the story because we didn’t finish the movie.
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Post by rachelle pingol bsn043 on Aug 3, 2009 8:48:44 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? For me the title implies that there are heroes or what we call bayani in a third world country like the Philippines. As an example, Philippines has a hero in the name of Jose Rizal. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? The film starts in the life and works of Jose Rizal, it also shows some historical background from the past that contribute to the works of Rizal. The film starts in this way for the viewers (us, Filipinos) would remember the patriotism and heroism that Jose Rizal has done to the Philippines. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? There are many motifs that are repeated to stress out and emphasis the life and works of Jose Rizal. This emphasis will give importance and value to our national hero. As with this we could be proud of and make Jose Rizal our role model regarding the love to our country. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) The sound in the film heighten and give enhancement in the film that would give emphasis to the important scene in the film. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? For me, the color or light of the film suggest tone and mood in the different scenes is appropriate to the film for it convey the message of the film. But I suggest to be colored, for I appreciate more of the colored one ;D 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? The scene cuts in a way that excites the viewers on what will happen to the next scene. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? For me the film's climax is about the issues regarding Josephine Bracken. The film central issue was not solve for in this film Josephine Bracken does not tell the answers to the many of questions. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? Yes the film leave any disunities for it suggest controversies like the issues regarding Josephine Bracken and the questions about Rizal that still do not have answers. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? It is conclude in a particular image for it helps us analyze critically the life and works of Jose Rizal. This film does not want to focus on the life but on the works and the love that Jose rizal has given and sacrifice for the benefit of the Filipino. ;D ;D
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Post by Asejo Jennelyn P BSN 016 on Aug 3, 2009 23:20:17 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? --the title of the movie means that Rizal -- our National Hero was being labeled as a third world country, for all we know that our country belongs to a third world country, that is where the story revolves around the movie of how did Rizal became a third world hero and other controversies that's been thrown over him. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? --I think the movie was different from the other movies that we usually watches nowadays, because it started with a documentary and themes of flashbacks. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? --its the flashbacks which includes Rizal's exile and his life in dapitan...They think that it could bring about the hidden things/issues about it. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) --Yes, there is. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? --the film is actually more of the black and white mood, to elaborate furthermore the flashback scenes. . . as if the movie makers were there during Rizal's time. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? --yup, there is certain patterns of cut in the movie. It is cut in every after of the particular scenes/interview to the immediate relatives of Rizal. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? --the movie makers interview/conversation with Josephine Bracken.. i think that's the highlight of the climax. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? --i think it is done for certain reasons, maybe the director of the film only wants us to think critically and analyze more of what's the other hidden things on the film. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? --the film wants the viewers to remember Rizal and what had he done for our country's freedom, that he is just a simple and kindhearted man who also commits mistakes upon reaching his goals in life..
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Post by joiceereyes on Aug 4, 2009 4:39:48 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? > for me, the title "bayaning third world" means that a hero may also be in a third world country like the Philippines. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? >the film started like a documentary film so as to gather different views regarding Rizal's life. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? >there are many scenes that were repeated so as to convey the message repeatedly in our minds as well. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) >i guess so. the sounds are a bit unclear to mean that the story happened in the past. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? >well the scene used dark colors for past events and problems and light ones for those scenes which happened with delight. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? >scenes were cut when someone gave his/her perception about Rizal. it functions to remind us that everyone has his/her own perception on different things. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? >on which life would it be more exciting, josephine's life or rizal's life. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? >Yes. because the film wants us to know within ourselves the truth about Rizal and to know him more. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? >it shows how Rizal greatly contributed on Filipinos welfare and the Philippines today. and we must remember that there was somone like him who made it possible for Filipinos to regain independence.
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Post by dornagon ralph ellison on Aug 4, 2009 8:39:48 GMT -5
Guide Questions to Critical Assessment of Bayaning Third World 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? - bayaning 3rd world means that the film is odd because it talked about rizal not just as the great hero(which is used in common movies) but rizal as an ordinary human being who also made mistakes and that rizal became afraid during his last hours on earth (as how human reacts to death) ;D ;D 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? - to catch the interest of the viewers because it started with phrases of criticism 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -the one peso ; rizal is our national hero yet his face was imprinted in one of the lowest values of our monetary unit 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) -the sound used was good because it helped the movie look like real and that it really sound "oldies" 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? - the film was black and white and this also helped in bridging the time of rizal and our generation 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -they cut the movie at the end to emphasize because if we see rizal`s execution (usually the end of the movie) , our criticism against rizal will disappear 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -it is when rizal confessed before the hour of his execution and when he married josephine inside the church. this shows that rizal is a coward because he surrendered to the church (to whom he addressed his novels) and he also went against the principles of his patriotic ideas. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -the film is intriguing because the film portrayed rizal as an ordinary man despite how people immortalize him today 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? - to show us that eventhough they criticized rizal, he is still great because his novels were the spark of philippine revolution against the invaders
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Post by mabelsayson on Aug 9, 2009 10:38:12 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -The title shows about Rizal and his life being a hero in a third-world country(Philippines). 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -The film started in praise of Rizal's contribution for our country's freedom. To show us his greatness and love for our country. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -There are scenes repeated and those are the interviews of the historians to various persons related to Rizal (Paciano, Josephine, etc.). To emphasize the things that Rizal has done for us. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) -Sound is used to enhance the mood of the scene. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -The light tone represents the happy part of Rizal while the dark tone represents flashbacks of the scene. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -The cuts are made so that the movie will have a twist or suspense among viewers. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -The climax for me is when they had the interview with Josephine Bracken related to some of an unanswered issues related to Rizal's life until now. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -Yes. For us to seek more answers about Rizal's life. To know him much better. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? Even though Rizal's life is full of controversy about him being a hero of our country. Still, he contributed a lot to regain our freedom.
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Post by karentolentino on Aug 9, 2009 11:56:45 GMT -5
TOLENTINO, Karen Ann S. BSN008 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? >In relation to the film, the title itself attempts to explore the life of Dr. Jose Rizal while simultaneously investigating his influence on modern Philippine society. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? >The film started with the introduction of two characters - a director and a scriptwriter - who were brainstorming and conducting investigative research on the life of Rizal. They rummaged through different documents and went back to the past to take a look once again at the different aspects and images of the national hero. Bayaning 3rd World had this sort of documentary feel that made it look more credible. The opening part of the film looked like we’re about to watch an educational film for elementary students. The movie’s simplicity is just beautiful for it directly speaks for itself and clearly expresses the message to the viewers with a touch of witty humor. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? >Yes; There were lot of scenes that were repeated in the film for us to understand more about the life and works of Rizal as well as to discover a personal hero that could mean everything to everyone. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) >Yes; Sounds are used to make the film more interesting. In that way, it made the film more realistic in part of the viewers and made the actors portray their roles well. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? >The light colors were used which suggests happiness in the film while dark ones suggests dilemmas which could be seen in the film. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? >The scenes were cut when someone has a question or gonna tell something about his opinion/view regarding that scene. This was done to give emphasis on the event happened on that certain part of the film. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? >For me, the retraction controversy of Rizal constitutes the film's climax, if the Retraction Letter that was supposed to be written by him before his death, was true. The outcome of the film, after much questions of the primary characters to 'Rizal' and into the existing evidences, concluded that Rizal did not retract all his works. It appears in the film that the Catholic Church fabricated the Retraction Document. Thus, this film remains controversial even to this day. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? >Yes; Still, questions are bugging on our minds the truth about Rizal. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? >It is because the film wants us to convey that Rizal was everything he was meant to be. What made him great is not that he was a very gifted person but that he decided to persevere and work hard in all the fields he was interested in without stepping on anybody and, better yet, using such gifts in the service of fellow Filipinos and for the love of the country. Dr. Jose Rizal really is the epitome of Filipino's greatness who always remains in a true Filipino heart.
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Post by Mortel Kreza on Aug 10, 2009 7:31:07 GMT -5
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1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? Our country is known to be a 3rd world and because Rizal is our national hero it makes him as a bayaning third world. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? The film started showing the different symbols of our country and it signifies Rizal being the symbol of a hero. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Yes, there are lots of scenes that are repeated and the reason for that is to understand the real truth about the life of Rizal. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) Sound is used to make the viewers appreciate more what is being showed in the film. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? The color used in the film are black and white and it signifies the dark and lonely life of rizal. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? The scenes were cut whenever there will be conversations that would happen. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? I think the scene were Josephine Bracken is being interviewed about her marriage with Rizal. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? Yes, it suggest that in rizal's life there are still questionable things about what happened in his life. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? Every Filipino should be proud of what Rizal did for our country.
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Post by MercadoJessica C BSN043 on Aug 12, 2009 3:15:10 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? “Bayaning Third World” is basically about Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Realonda Alonzo who is a national hero of a third world country, which is the Philippines. The title of the film is so much related with the content of it as a whole which is to know more about our national hero and how it is to become a hero of a third world country like our country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? I think that the main reason or the purpose why the film started that way is to refresh our memories about the different national symbols that we have. Wherein basically, a lot of have forgotten few of those symbols.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? There are a lot of scenes and/or images even dialogues in the film that has been shown repeatedly. Maybe the purpose of this is to connote the different ideas and perspective of the characters and/or critics in the movie since the two main critic in the film has their different point of views.
4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) I personally think that the sounds used in films have a great impact on how the people will appreciate the film, and in this case, the sound really enhances the film and it gives a more thrilling effect on the tensions and or conflict in the film. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? The film has scenes that use dark color in order to show that some or few scenes are from the past, and to show the viewers that this film is realistic.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? The scenes were cut when the critics or the characters in the film are showing different views about what they think had really happened with our national hero and the different characters that are significant in his life.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? The climax of the film is when there were arguments if Josephine Bracken really has been married to Jose Rizal, and if Rizal really had signed the retraction letter. It basically questions who really was telling the truth. There were no direct resolution, but it leaves the viewers to think about what could have really happened. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? The film actually leaves a loose end this is probably because the director wanted the viewers to have their own realizations and for them to rationalize all the issues and ideas that was shown in this film.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? This is to imply that the Filipinos should be grateful and proud that we have this kind of hero even in a third world country. We should always set him as our role model wherein we all have the capacity to grow and be better than what we are now.
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Post by roseann on Aug 13, 2009 8:46:43 GMT -5
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1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? >being a hero in a country like the Philippines which is really deprived of rights and resources. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? >It clearly express the message to the viewers with touch of humor as well as to pay an honor to Rizal and to other Hero. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? >there are a lot of scenes repeated on the movie like his execution. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) >it enhances the drama and heightens the tension between the characters they portrays. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? >the color use in the film is appropriate to tne scene. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? >Scenes are cut every after interviews of people related to Rizal because different people have their own perceptions and it leaves us with questions that is for us to know. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? >in the end of the movie they still recognize the heroism and life of Rizal which he dedicate to our country. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? >It only leaves us questions for us to reflect on how we perceive things in a different way. like how Rizal and Josephine got married. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? >each people have different way or perspective on how to contribute in our country.
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Post by Mariane Chanel Lavadia BSN008 on Aug 18, 2009 5:00:10 GMT -5
LAVADIA, Mariane Chanel BSN008 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? Bayaning Third World-it implies Rizal's life was a comparison to our country. That just like our country's condition which is full of issues and controversies to be solved, Rizal's life was also like this. That we thought we already knew our country, but each day is a new discovery. Same with Rizal, we thought we already knew his story but each person that related to him have their new and own issues and stories about Rizal. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? I think it's their way to catch the viewers attention.. To let the viewers know what answers are needed to be answered at the end of the film through those researchers. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Yes there are. I think it's because the researchers want to make there study clear, and to give the viewers the right informations about queries on Rizal's life. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) Yes, they have used it to heighten the conflict on Rizal's life. It also made the viewers be interested on each scenes. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? Well, actually the film have used black and white effect to let us know that this movie is doing a flashback on Rizal's life. It conveys of something that had happened in the past. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? Scenes were cut during the researchers were about to clear something, when they were confused of some answers and when they conclude answers. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? I think it's the Retraction Letter and the issues on Rizal and Bracken relationship. It doesn't resolve the issue, it just left questions to the viewer, on what had really happened and who was telling the truth. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? Yes, that it is possible that the discovery of unknown issues were really true, that what we knew about Rizal's life was just a part (specifically, GOOD) part of him. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? That above all issues and controversies about Rizal, he was still the person, who contributed to the encouragement of our other heroes to fight for our country, and to what we believe into. Thus, he was still the Philippines' National Hero.
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Post by Melanie Bon Gonzales BSN008 on Aug 25, 2009 3:54:50 GMT -5
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1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? The movie aptly titled "Bayaning Third World" shows what Rizal had gone through for our struggling country. The movie gives us an idea about the hero that we know. It shows us how he became our National Hero and, at some point, how he can be with great resemblance to our country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? The start of the film serves as the flashback of Rizal’s acts of heroism. Maybe, the director intended to do that for the viewers to realize the change Rizal had brought to our country. The beginning of the movie presented why Rizal was known today as our National Hero. It is presented in a comical way, like having a Rizal Deodorant (“Hindi ka na mag-aamoy Indio”). It suggests how intense is the impact of Rizal to Filipinos.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? There is a motif in the movie. There were numerous repeated scenes in the movie. Maybe its purpose is to clarify the idea that the actors are trying to impart. The two film makers in the movie are brain storming about making a movie about Rizal and there are a lot of ideas that needs emphasis.
4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) Sounds helped the movie a lot. Unlike Jose Rizal (previous film showing) , Bayaning 3rd World did not bring that melodramatic feel, it is rather satirical and the sounds contributed a lot to create that mood.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? The color or the texture of the movie suggests the time that scene happened, whether it is past or present. There are many gloomy scenes in the movie, making the movie less cinematical.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? In my own understanding, the two film makers are talking to each other, and when the other raises a question, the flashback or the presenting of idea of the other film maker is cut. They were like brainstorming and making their different versions of Jose Rizal.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? The film makers are interviewing the significant others of Rizal, one is Josephine Bracken. The film makers are trying to view Rizal as how his loved ones see him. The conversation between Bracken and the film makers heated up when the film makers questioned Bracken and Rizal’s marriage. It resolves the central issue of the film. As I understand it, the movie is trying to tell us that everyone has his own idea of Rizal. For me, the movie is not about Rizal but HOW WE SEE Rizal. Some of us thinks he is the perfect fit to be our national hero because he is this and that, others say it should be somebody else because Rizal is this and that. We all view Rizal in a different way and if you are going to make a movie about Rizal, it all depends on how you see him. Our idea of who is Rizal is always influenced by our own biases and our knowledge about him. There is no universal idea or view of Rizal.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? There is disunity and I commend the makers of the movie for having that. The characters in the movie have their opposing ideas about Rizal. It stimulates the viewers to think who to believe or at least make their own analysis of Rizal.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? As I’ve mentioned on the 7th question, there is no universal idea of Rizal. Our idea of who is Rizal is always influenced by our own biases and our knowledge about him. Also, the movie made us accept that Rizal, even if he is the National Hero, has his own short comings. It just suggests that we don’t need to be perfect to be a hero.
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Post by Baltazar Gil Moulfred L BSN043 on Aug 28, 2009 22:11:19 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? In relates to Rizal as being the national hero of a third world country, or the right term would be developing country. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? In started in that specific way for us to know who rizal is for our nation, and what would be the overview of the whole movie per se. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Yes, there were some scenes that were repeated, this is to reiterate to the audience the real purpose of the lines, and also to deliver the different sides of the story. 4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film? (i.e. Enhance drama, heighten tension or conflict, disorient the viewer, etc.) There are some scenes wherein the sounds were used vividly to enhance and heighten the tension or conflict. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? some scenes used only black and white, this is to deliver the sense of history to the audience. There were some scenes wherein the colors were used to interpret sadness in the scenes. Few were used to define happiness for the movie. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? The scenes were cut according to the narration of the two protagonists of the story. this serves as a way for the audience not to be disoriented with what is happening, with foreshadowing elements, etc. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? The climax that i found in the film was where Josephine bracken, two protagonists, rizal's mother and sister was in one scene arguing to whom the items of rizal should be given. It revolves about the conflict of how important his valuables are, moreover himself, rizal. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? THe film does have some loose ends, this is, for me, to tickle the the minds of the audience to make them decide whether the facts, or fictions, presented in the movie are true or not. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? Maybe because for the writers of this film, coincidence is one big factor for rizal's success and heroism. Also, that everything happens for a reason, and that people in the Philippines give great importance to their partners and family members.
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