AQUINO Rigel Kent P
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Post by AQUINO Rigel Kent P on Aug 29, 2009 2:02:07 GMT -5
AQUINO, Rigel Kent P. BSN008 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -> It means that the movie is about a hero of a country that is politically, socially and economically underprivileged. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -> The film began by showing the national symbols of the Philippines - this is to let the viewers realize why they were chosen and make them be reminded of the significant qualities of these symbols that make them very exceptional among the others. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -> There are many scenes and images that were repeated. This is maybe for the purpose of much emphasis (primarily because of its significance) for deeper and better understanding of the 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.) -> The sounds used definitely made the theme of the movie very obvious. It enhances the mood in every scenarios therefore affecting the viewer's emotions and feelings. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -> The film used black and white color all throughout. This is to enhance it's theme which made the viewers really experience what it feels like to go back to our history - the OLD times. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -> Every scenes in the film were cut in a specific pattern - The main characters starts to brainstorm about a specific issue (hypotheses, thoughts and knowledge were shared to each other), then relevant answers were shown which made them conclude about the "truth". 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -> For me, the climax of the film was the interview with Dr. Rizal and Josephine Braken as well as the Retraction Letter issue. Each were resolved by going back to the past events that have happened. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -> Though there were conclusions that was stated in the film, still, it lets the viewers decide on what to believe in based on the facts that were shown. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -> A man doesn't have to be perfect to be deserving of a specific title. All of us are humans, we can't be perfect for we have certain flaws because of our limitations and weaknesses. Rizal's contribution to the country as a FILIPINO is what counts. He showed his outstanding bravery and patriotism that contributed much to our country's liberty. ;D
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Celis ERIKA C BSN008
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Post by Celis ERIKA C BSN008 on Aug 29, 2009 21:37:42 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? It means how it is to be a hero in an underprivileged country like the Philippines.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? To know our national symbols that represents our country and by also symbolizing the nationalism of Rizal.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? There are repetitions of scenes and images made with the purpose to explain and make the viewers understand.
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 were used in the film to make some scenes more dramatic in relation to the dialogue the actors were saying. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? Light color was used in scenes where Rizal was happy and in scenes that are sad dark color is used.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? The scenes were cut in a way to excite the viewer. Revealing the answers one by one, making the viewer really hold on to every scene to search and look for the answer.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? The scene where they were questioning the heroism of Rizal. The film questioned his relationship with a Spaniard woman implicating that he is a traitor.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? For me, the film suggested doubt about Rizal’s patriotism to our country.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? It means that every Filipino is concerned for his own welfare. The film is trying to suggest that Rizal’s heroism is just a twist of fate.
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Post by LAGASCA Nina Rizza M on Aug 31, 2009 0:19:43 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? = it suggest that despite of the good values and contributions of our heroes especially Rizal, our country did not experience so much progress that until now, Philippines is still a 3rd world country that nothing has changed or improve.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? = because the film want to show the reasons why Rizal became our national hero; to critique Rizal
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? = in the movie, they did some re-enactments of some scenes that were very important in knowing who really Rizal is that makes him as a hero based from the people around him like the conversation between Rizal's brother and the lead actors in the movie.
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 as to give emphasizes on the scene and that would helps us understand the movie better.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? = the use of color depends on the situation like doing some of the re-enactments would particularly used grayish color that would mean as past events and would make the interpretation better.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? = the scenes were cut based on the flow of story like moving from the old times to present times.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? = it's the scene of conversation between the lead actors questioning Rizal as our national Hero and his life story. in the movie,it was resolved by appreciating Rizal's contribution despite of the bad issues being connected to him.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? = yes..it just suggest that there are still many questions about Rizal that until now, no one can answer clearly without doubt. but regardless of those, looking in the good side, Rizal is really worth it to become a hero of this nation.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? = that Rizal was just an ordinary person who have "blemishes" as others but it was covered by the good contributions he has done to our country which made him to be considered as a great person and because of that, the movie challenges everyone to be responsible citizen of the country Philippines.
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nikkaviriña
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Post by nikkaviriña on Aug 31, 2009 7:28:19 GMT -5
VIRIÑA, MARIA NIKKA E. BSN008 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? The title suggests how to become a national hero in a third world country. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? The film started by giving facts about the patriotism and heroism of Jose Rizal through his works. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Yes, the execution of Rizal were repeated over and over to suggests some ideas that viewers had in their minds and also to give emphasis on that part. It helps people to become aware of the things that Jose Rizal had done for us, for all his sacrifices just to have our freedom and sovereignty. 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 enchances the film it gives greater intensity on the characters' performances. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? The use of color in the film appeared more realistic, and the use of dark might suggest the time when Rizal suffered most. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? It is when the exciting part, to let the viewers have their own point of view. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? The scene when Rizal signed the retraction paper and it is still unsettled. eventhough it is unsettled, Rizal still became our national hero. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? I think so, because of the issue left by Josephine Bracken when she claimed that she got married to Rizal. it created more questions about the life and lovelife of Rizal. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? That every Filipinos has its own way of becoming a hero in a simple manner.
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Post by TRAJECO on Sept 2, 2009 8:29:37 GMT -5
TRAJECo, Maria Ava G BSN008 ;D
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? it means that despite of the hardworking heroes trying to save our country for change and improvements but until now we cant still say that we truly have that.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? this simply shows the symbolic nationalism of Jose Rizal
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? the scenes shows and explains the year and time it really happend and for the viewers to easily understand what it implies.
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 sounds made the movie more interesting and it could relate to the scene. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? the llightning help to emphazise what is being emphazised. the color shows the flow of the scene which could implies the sadness, happiness etc.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? the scenes were cut so that the viewer would experience the excitement and so that the viewer would think on what is the next thing to happen.
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Post by NORICO BSN008 on Sept 2, 2009 13:49:16 GMT -5
NORICO, Joanna Marie U. BSN008 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -> In the process, Bayaning Third World insists that Jose Rizal is not the Philippine national hero for nothing. His life work attests to his profound commitment to the restoration of freedom and human dignity in his beloved motherland but then again our country remains as a Third world country. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -> The film started with national symbols presented on an elementary school flashcards used as memory aids. With this, the film establishes the way in which official versions of Philippine history, including Rizal’s heroism is treated and studied in learning institutions and thus remain unquestioned. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -> YES. In a series of visual flashes, it serves as to let the viewers really understand how Rizal has been immortalized by countless filmmakers, historians and writers. 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. It is used to make the scene more dramatic in some ways. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -> I think it serves to cue the audience to find the meaning embedded in the filmic text. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -> YES. The use of documentary footage represents the filmmaker-characters’ sphere of reality, not Rizal’s. The filmmaker-characters’ own postcolonial viewpoint finds REPRESENTATION in the questions left unanswered as the intercut scenes represent the crossings between past and present. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -> Rizal said to have retracted, then why would the Spanish government still put him into execution? The film started with a clean state of mind without prejudices. As an effect, it tremble the center of the idea of Rizal's heroism. At the end, it does not only answer if Rizal is really a hero. It also let its audience see the value of Rizal's life in our history. ;D 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -> Th film left as many questions as it had in the beginning and it suggest that one should be able to choose what to believe in and we must unite. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -> It presents an end frame that now reads more confidently: “National Hero – Jose Rizal" because a HERO is a person too, and he has to live his own life, the only difference is that-he lived it extraordinarily.
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Gaut Aires Nery Jean T BSN008
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Post by Gaut Aires Nery Jean T BSN008 on Sept 2, 2009 20:26:37 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? > the tittle means about our national hero Rizal 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? >To make it something real scenario that we viewers will feel that were part of the movie 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? >Interview with Josephine and Rizal's Mother and Sisters. Their purpose is to clarify everything about Rizal's true agenda 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 appropriate to some scenes 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? >They uses black and white background which helps to make it to look like the scene is really from the past 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? >The cuts are in perfectly arrange it make viewers think what would be the next 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? >I think when they interview Josiphine Bracken about their marriage. Josephine was very sure that Rizal really loves her. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? >It leave us question if Rizal was really deserving to be our National Hero 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?[/quote] >We don't really know about the past. Lets try to forget about it but move on and help our country.
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Paula Luz G Mejia BSN008
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Post by Paula Luz G Mejia BSN008 on Sept 3, 2009 5:54:24 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
- the title implies how the new generation views Rizal as a hero and how his works are relevant during this times.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
- In order to show how people respect Rizal during his time and how they recognize him that even in his death he was being idolize because of his bravery and his love for his country
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
- there are alot of scenes being repeated in the movie this serves as clarifications to those doubting minds against the patriotism and Rizal being a hero. and this serves to clarify issues against the life and works 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.)
- yes in order for the viewers to appreciate the reality about the drama and to boost viewers emotions
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
- The movie uses colors that as if they where at the original scene wherein Rizal was still alive and doing his works. this gave the viewers ideas about what really happened and this makes as if the movie was real.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
- they are cut according to whenever one issue has been presented and whenever the characters that has issues had clarify and presented their thoughts
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
- i think it was when Josephine Bracken was ask if her marriage with Rizal was true and if the retraction of Rizal was true. this was resolve based on the interview of the people who are involve in the issue
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
- there are loose ends which suggest that we have to think and consider our thoughts in deciding if what we are to believe in
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
- the film concluded that Filipinos have the abilities and the talents and they used their critical and logical thinking in their decision making.
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Post by Bernardo Lorraine C on Sept 5, 2009 1:12:37 GMT -5
Bernardo, Lorraine C. BSN 016
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? > It means that "Bayaning Third World" signifies Jose Rizal, as the national hero of the Philippiones, which is a third-world country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? > The film started showing the preview of the life of Jose Rizal during those time to reminisce and to flashback the scenario that the film is about to discuss.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? > There are. It is to reiterate those important dialogues and it leaves a significant purpose.
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. Example is that there are scenes that the character raised his voice to exert strong emotions which also enhance the film.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? > The film has black and white color background which is their style to portray their mood. It shows dull, but elegant all throughout the film.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? > The scenes were cut according to patter of importance and to signify essential life of Rizal.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? > The film's climax is based from how the narrators thought of what good title they could come up for this film. The story revoloved the central issue which was Rizal died from Bagumbayan field. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? > Yes. It happened when it ended neutrally. Not bad and not good.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? > It concluded like that because it is dedicated to Rizal.
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Post by PERDIDO Victory KingBSN043 on Sept 6, 2009 21:56:22 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? Simply means that Rizal was a hero in our country and in other country he doesn’t recognize just because that we were in a third country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? So that the viewers would really understand the works and sacrifices that was Rizal did in our country.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Yes. It simply means that history what was done in the past has the possibility to happen in the future and from there for every things that happen in the past, people should learn from 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.) In all the movie was great and easy to understand because of the conflict of the characters and at the same time the sound effect.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? Light and dark simply means that the history about rizal was still unclear but the essence of being heroism of rizal was there.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? Yes there was a pattern in how they cut the movie. It is start from the family of rizal to his love ones, to his works until to Rizal.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? When Josephine Bracken says that she was married to rizal which makes the story confused and also to the viewers especially.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? Yes. Because the film leave us a lot of questions and wonders regarding the life works of rizal and specifically the love story.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? It simply means that we ordinary people that the only things that we knoe is all about the heroism of rizal, but here in the film it shows not only of rizal works and sacrifices that he had done to our country but it is also show to the film the family and love ones perspective to rizal.
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Post by PERDIDO Victory King on Sept 6, 2009 21:57:50 GMT -5
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1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? Simply means that Rizal was a hero in our country and in other country he doesn’t recognize just because that we were in a third country.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? So that the viewers would really understand the works and sacrifices that was Rizal did in our country.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Yes. It simply means that history what was done in the past has the possibility to happen in the future and from there for every things that happen in the past, people should learn from 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.) In all the movie was great and easy to understand because of the conflict of the characters and at the same time the sound effect.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? Light and dark simply means that the history about rizal was still unclear but the essence of being heroism of rizal was there.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? Yes there was a pattern in how they cut the movie. It is start from the family of rizal to his love ones, to his works until to Rizal.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? When Josephine Bracken says that she was married to rizal which makes the story confused and also to the viewers especially.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? Yes. Because the film leave us a lot of questions and wonders regarding the life works of rizal and specifically the love story.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? It simply means that we ordinary people that the only things that we knoe is all about the heroism of rizal, but here in the film it shows not only of rizal works and sacrifices that he had done to our country but it is also show to the film the family and love ones perspective to rizal.
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Post by Villarroya Jessica R BSN043 on Sept 8, 2009 6:51:05 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -it means you can see the story behind the story of rizal. it goes beyond heroism of rizal.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -to show that people seek to find the mystery behind hero. he doesnt always had been that way.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? - yes the scene of the execution, this scene are repeated to give emphasis on the life story of our hero.
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 sound in film give more emphasis on what was happening with the people in the movie.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? - light and dark color are use to show moods in the scene. the color gives dramatic effect on the setting of the story which is during the 18th centuries. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? - the scene are often cut during the climax, this serve a teaser to the viewers and for them to be intrigue with what was happening.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -i think the climax was the confrontation of Trinidad the mother and Josephine the girlfriend of rizal.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? - for it was the relationship of rizal with josephine. it did not really answer what was going on between them. it gives the viewer something to think about
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -so that we can see the life of rizal in a way an ordinary person can perceive. ;D
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Geronimo Januarick BSN043
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Post by Geronimo Januarick BSN043 on Sept 8, 2009 7:17:00 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? :)this means the life of rizal in a our country. the difference our country made in order for him to become a hero. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? it started that way in order for the audience to have time to think on what maybe happening in rizal life. the thingsordinary people may experience 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? yes there were things that were repeated in the movie, this signifies things that serves as that highlights of the entire movie. 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 use in a vivid way in a sense that it draws attention to the scenes of the movie. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? the light and dark tone suggest emotion in the movie if it is happy it is bright but when it is sad it is mostly dark. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? they are cut after every scenes where in the viewers needs to ponder on the events that had happended. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? it was when researcher of rizal's life were having doubt with rizal as a hero. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? of course, this a way for the people to make their own conclusion on the life of rizal. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? for the viewers to have time to think about the movie and make own conclusion on the life of rizal. it leaves question to the viewers.
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Post by Altares alpert Bsn 08 on Sept 10, 2009 5:30:42 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? --- The title is used to give the viewer a small hint of what of the movie will show. to me, it means that the movie will show a national hero (who is larger than life) in a more human light- complete with flaws. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? The movie begins this way because the director wants to remind us of the contributions that rizal made to our country before he delves into the more human (flawed) aspects of rizal. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? The interviews with people that knew rizal were the motifs that were repeated. these interviews inform us that rizal wasn't the gung- ho revolutionalist that many people think him to be. he just a human being- but despite these shortcomings, he is still doing what he believes is best for his country. an example of these discrediting interviews was The interview to Trining that revealed Rizal's refusal to Pio Valenzuela's offer for allegiance between him and the Katipunan for Revolution. 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.) usual movie music. by this i mean the director uses music that is appropriate to the scene so that the viewer will get the most out of that scene emotionally. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? at first i didnt notice this aspect of the film- but looking back, i remembered how the director decided to use lighter tones during the happier times of rizal's life. and during the darker times in rizal's life, he used well... darker tones 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? interviews are cut while it is happening and the interviewees answers are revealed gradually rather than all at once. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? i believe the scene where the director confronts rizal is the climax. rizal is accused for being a self made martyr jsut to gain recognition. Rizal counters that allthough he was not supporting a full revolution, he did want what was best for his countrymen- and even admits that he is only human. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? there are soem loose ends that leave the viewer to think of their own opinion of how they will see rizal- national hero or overhyped author. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? rizal does not make the filipino people. It is true thay his contributions puts a spotlight on our culture but- his was also an ordinary filipino. this scene shows that in a way, the greatness of our country cannot be determined by the efforts of one person- but the collective efforts of the countrymen. that we all have something to contribute.
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Post by Coronel Bryan C BSN008 on Sept 10, 2009 6:22:30 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? --- It's show's how the Filipinos viewed Rizal and how he was understood and presented even into our modern times. Rizal although a national hero, he also have flaws-just like a normal human being
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? Because they want to find different aspects of Rizal. They are trying to know more and find some other side of Rizal.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? The motif can be black and white because we only see what we want to see. we are transperent and superficial. We don't look in between or read between the lines. Sad but true
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 really like the black and white movie showed in modern times. It makes us really creative thinking by putting colors in our mind to make the scenes alive, but at the same time it makes us focus more since it may be hard to see especially if you're accustomed to high definition or multicolored tv.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? Everything is appropriate it keeps you tuned to what was going to happen next because you never see this type of movie about Rizal before.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? Interviewers get cut when a scene is about to happen 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? It represents contrasting views on the retraction by biographers of Rizal.The team deemed it proper to present the views in the exact words of the scholars so as to avoid misinterpretations.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? "Parang bitin, hindi tapos" I say. It leaves me asking for more questions who is Rizal in reality. It just suggest that there's more that we need to explore about Rizal but exploring them just makes it even more complex.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? It just means that we can not rely too much on Rizal on finding the answer. Everything is a puzzle that needs to be put together-we are part of that puzzle. There's a hero in all of us. It just happened that he's the one who inspired people. We need to look on ourselves right now and find what is like to become our own here not just for ourselves but to our country. With that in mind that's where we can all find the Rizal in our heart and mind.
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