Bayaning Third World

[Sanchez Maria Lourdes BSN008]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
- the title revovles at Rizal's peronal life, inner feelings and motivations in a third world country.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
- the movie started with a sneak peak from the past so that we would be able to understand what happened in the past in oirder to appreciate what we have now.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? what purpose do they serve?
-there are a lot of scenes that were played repeatedly to be able to put emphasis on its message they were trying to convey.

4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film?
- the sound effects used was applicable to its theme. it is an effective way so that the viewers can relate themselves to the film.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
- the color of the film suggest the feelings of Rizal being happy and light and sad or dark times.

6. How and when are scenes cut? are there any pattern in the way the cuts function?
- the cuts were made at the part where the emotions of the characters are heightened and also during the times questions raised were not given answers.

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 when Josephine Bracken was being questioned and interrogated.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? if so, what does it suggest?
- there are no loose ends on the film but doubts and questions were not given enough answers leaving the viewers still confuse.

9.Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
- Everyone is a contribution to our nation. We all have something to give for our country thus, we are all should be treated equally and fair. there is always a hero inside of us.

[Charles G Barral BSN008]

;D1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
-it discusses how much the people in a third world country know things about their national hero. it talks about how much we, the filipino's who live in a third world country, recognize the deeds and life of Jose Rizal.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
maybe that is to tell us that we know little about our own identity as filipinos, and our knowledge about nationalism is limited to the symbolic figures that we usually see. also, it is to tell us that before we talk about something, know your self first.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
-The scenes repeated includes the interviews of the historians to various persons related to Rizal. Paciano's interview talks about Rizal's readiness to die before the age of 30, Josephine Bracken's interview symbolizes the speculated letter of retraction that made us doubt Rizal's faithfulness to his nationalistic agenda. these repeated scenes were done to emphasize issues about rizal that aren't clear to filipinos. it is emphasized so that we filipinos would have a concrete idea about rizal and become at least united with one idea.

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, every scene was appreciated more and it helps in giving intensity on the performance of the actors/actresses

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
the color was black and white, to signify that the movie is talking about rizal's life which happened in the past

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
The intense and exciting part was cut, and the parts that are still questionable until now. This parts were cut for the viewers to analyze the scene and the thoughts in the movie

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
it is when Josephine Bracken started to show in the scene because of the issue between her and rizal. it was emphasized that she loved Rizal more than anyone can tell.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
-rizal's marriage and the retraction letter. these may produce disappointments and disgrace about our national hero if proved correctly.

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
Filipinos are unique, we have something that other races don't have and that difference identifies us and will make us great persons, the only role that we should play as our own individual parts is to know and harness that uniqueness in us.. filipinos are great, like jose rizal, we can also become as heroes of our own mother country

[Dionisio Jinky joy P bsn044]

. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
-I guess the title would like to imply the maning of profoundness in knowing Rizal in a third world country like as we are.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?

I believe that it was started the way it is since there is a highly limited knowledge we know about nationalism, maybe about a more thorough detail for that matter. that most of us believes that we know the basics, but truly, we know nothing behind it. That in a sense that we know only what we see, but knowing less is equal to nothing.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?

- yes, there ere dialouges and scenes that were repeated in the movie, for instance, when they went back and talk to josephine bracken and validated something.. they continue to ask something as if truly unvivid to them. in addition to this, they have also chose to go back to rizal ang ask question, the same way directly onto his face.

probably, this implies that there would always be a sense of validation, because of their skepticism, just atleast to know for themselves that throug their own judgement and critique; in their face they know the truth.
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, and I admit that the film wasn't a very catchy one , but use of sound effects really just heightened out the level of goodness of the film.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
- they have used a more paralyzed colors like black and white to emphasize that the movie was supposed to take place in the past.. that.. that was they wanted to do..mabe to answer their queries and complexities.

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?

- in my observation, the scenes are cut when when the things get excemplifyingly questioning about the goodness of Rizal

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?


It is when they are questioning how does Rizal became a hero, and this was resolved through showing some clips and short dia;ogues that made him such.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?

-yes, just like me.. it is like a book rizal without an overcoat, which openly exposes the questions, the most minute ideas yet makes a big difference in the previous perception.

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?

-The film was conclude in this particular image, to arouse people's mind to think and seek more beyond what they know, and what was imparted to them through heresays and beyond what they can see on the book and percieve in the history.

[danahanalei]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
• The title represents the feelings and understandings of a third world country to their National hero.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
• Maybe it started that way because the director wants us to understand first about nationalism so that we could relate it with the life of our national hero.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? what purpose do they serve?
• Yes, there are scenes which are repeated. I think it is to enlighten us with what is the truth and with what should be believed.
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 and sound effects in the film are all applicable with the scenes shown. It helped the viewers appreciate the scenes.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
• The color used in film signifies that the scenes happened in past.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
• The scenes were cut where there are conflicts and uncertain events in Rizal’s 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 was when the two filmmakers questioned Rizal being the National hero of the Philippines.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
• Yes it does. Maybe it suggests that there are still unproven truth behind Rizal being our national hero.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
• For us to seek more interest with the life of our national hero.

[jeanne buenviaje BSN044]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
--> i think it only shows what people in the present generation think about rizal

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
--> i think it is the introduction about rizal and all his works.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
-->to put emphasis on 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.)
-->it definitely enhances the film as well as the ambiance when someone watches the film.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
-->if the part is kinda sad it has a dark color and if the part is happy of course it has light colors. it really blends with every scene

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
-->whenever there is an exciting part the scenes are cut

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
-->i think the climax is the issue about the marriage of josephine to rizal

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
--> i think there were no disunities

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
-->it concludes that there are still who doesn't appreciate the things that rizal did for our country and there are still who wanted to dig up something about rizal.
;D

[Ma Crisanta Joy S Andres BSN03]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
>Rizal lived in a 3rd world country yet he is an image of Filipino intelligence and an inspiration to the youth of today and tomorrow. Many look up to him.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
>The film started that way because those symbols represent our country thus Rizal as a symbol represents our fight against 4 centuries of foreign colonialism.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
>Throughout the film, the filmmakers asked lots of questions, examined evidences, analyzed various information they have gotten from their “interviews” and still didn’t reach a conclusion about the questions they want to clarify right from the start. The more they dug deeper, the more questions left unanswered.

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.)
>Definitely because sounds give energy and life to the film.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
>The film use those colors to make it more realistic that the characters were in the past perfect for the period of time covered by the film).

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
>The scenes were cut during the extreme parts.

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
>Have Rizal really written and signed a retraction letter signifying his intention to turn back from his beliefs and re-join the Catholic Church? Did he marry Josephine Bracken? Did he retract so that he can marry Josephine Bracken? I guess these are not important because Rizal’s greatness will never be changed anymore. It only left the viewers to think and analyze.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
> Loose ends in a way that we question ourselves how well do we know our national hero.

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
> Filipinos are simply the best. They can excel in many things and we all have our own Rizal. We have different perceptions and understanding regarding his life, works and writings. As for me, though he is not “perfect” as a national hero should be, I still salute and look up to him for his immense contributions and grand legacy which until is applicable until now.

[Sison Ronalyn M BSN043]

Bayaning Third World

Sison, Ronalyn M.
BSN 043

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 means how it is to be a hero in a third world country which is a poor country or currently developing country.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?

It started in a way that Filipino people are known because in order for us to understand what the movie is, we have to know first who we really are.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?

Yes, there are dialogues that are repeated in the film for us to know that they really wanted to show us and what are the truth behind the questions about 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.)

The sound used are catchy because they use sounds related to the emotions that they wanted to show.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?

The color used in the film was very effective in such a way they used black and white to emphasize that it was done during that time.

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?

The way the scenes are cut is a when the emotions are being intensified like when somebody is angry.

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?

The films climax was when they are questioning Rizal’s greatness and if he really deserves to be a hero.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?

There are no disunities in the end. It only gave issues about Rizal and questions him about being a hero.

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?

The film concludes that we should give importance or give respect to our heroes who sacrificed many things, including there lives.

[CalaoaganMonica R]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
bayaning third world means being heroic in a well love motherland despite of its quonotation of being unprecious.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
the purpose is for us to remember of their existence, as it may brings out the attitude of being nationalistic.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
yes, this were repeated for us to remember about their significance.
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 but not that much as it uses in the other films.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
Its like in the old days when movies are still starting, it suggest more appropriate ambiance to remember the old days and have a real life effect.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
they were cut through showing the past and the present which foreshadows what was the situation before and the present.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
the interview to josephine bracken on Rizal's life and its connection to him.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends)
at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
yes, it suggest that still there are issues which is not yet clear and so they cannot give certain answer.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
to remind the Filipino people that even the country is considered as developing country one can be a hero on his own as Rizal portrait in the Philippine history, we should be concern and respectful to our motherland.

[BSN044 11]

BSNO44
No.11


1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
The title Bayaning 3rd world only means that even thou one country is still developing there is still one person that we can call hero.,

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
The film started in showing our national hero, animal, flower ad so on.,

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
Yes. There are.,.like the execution of Rizal, it only shows the important of it, to emphasize the scene

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 to understand what are they feelings and emotions of each characters.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
Light and dark color means that the film was history. It also gives a dramatic effect.

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
There are part that has been cut for the viewers to analyzed what happen especially those exciting parts.

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 is when how does rizal became a hero.,.,,.this problem was resolve by showing some scenes were it shows rizals work.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
Yes it does.,.maybe it only suggest that they are still things that are unclear about our national hero Rizal

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
It only conclude that we should give importance or give respect to our heroes who sacrificed many things, including there lives.

[Del Rosario Kimley]

1.What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
The title means that Rizal is the hero in the third world country despite of his controversies of why he becomes a hero.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
The film start in the way that it does because they want to catch the attention of the viewers to keep them interested on the ‘real’ life of Rizal.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
Yes, there are scenes and images that are repeated. The purpose of these are for the viewers to understand the real story of Rizal because there are still questions that are not answered.

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 are perfect! They made the movie more interesting and realistic!

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
The light color indicates happy moments and dark color means that there are sad/violent scenes.

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
The scenes were cut when there are questions hanging or someone gives opinion or criticism on Rizal.

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
Josephine’s life with Rizal is the climax of the story. It didn’t resolve the central issue of the film because Josephine doesn’t answer some questions.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
Yes because I think the film would want us to think logically on the life of Rizal.

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
The film concludes that it wants to us to show how Rizal contributes to our country—to the Filipino.

[Santiago Hanadi Kae M BSN043]

Santiago, Hanadi Kae M.
BSN043

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
> The film revolves to our national hero, Rizal, and the movie gives recognition to his heroism in the third-world country—the Philippines.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
> I think the film started the way it does so that it can catch a viewer’s attention.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
> There are lots of motifs (scenes and images) of dialogue which are repeated and I think the purpose of this is to continuously remind us that we should cherish our country if we do not like to happen what had happened before. We should put in our minds and hearts that many individuals –hero—who sacrifices their lives just to save us on the hands of evil people.

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 able to enhanced the film because it made the film realistic and meaningful.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
> The film used color to become realistic. They also used color which are appropriate to flashbacks and present time which made the viewer understand more the real meaning of the film.

6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?
> The scenes are cut whenever the answers will be revealed and it is all the same in different scenes

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
> The scenes wherein there are questions to the heroism that Rizal gave. The scene resolves the central issue of the film by giving us the realizations on the things that Rizal did to our country.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?
> For me, the film leaves some loose ends maybe because the film wants us to realize and to test ourselves on how well we know our country (that is why they leave questions which are unanswered). The film also wants to test our faith to the national heroes.

9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
> The film conclude on this particular image to show how brave are the Filipinos to fought for the freedom of our country. Also through this, we will be able to realize how important our country is.
;D

[Ines Joanna Marie T bsn043]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
-for me the title shows how a national hero,wherein us it's Rizal, is known and understood by the present generation and how ti affects our present situation with country.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
- i think i9t started in that way to show us the contrast on how rizal is perceived.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? what purpose do they serve?
-yes. i think it's to emphasize and yes to call the attention of the viewers because though as lot of scenes are repeated, somehow the reason and answers presented are different, depending on the persons asked., showing the different views on only one topic.

4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film?
- yes. the background sound is limited to emphasize the conversations between the characters since the topic in the conversation is what really matters in this film.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
- for me the light/dark color suggests the flat or icon way on how we view rizal, as we view rizal on how he is presented on us by politicians on their speech, textbooks,biographers..that in reality we really don't know the EXACT motive for his actions.

6. How and when are scenes cut? are there any pattern in the way the cuts function?
- scenes are cut when conflicts arises because there is no definite answer to be found and due to this, characters emotions arise.

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
- for me the specific scene is when the interviewers, after interviewing various people connected to rizal, finally talked to rizal himself. this shows as how different and various views on rizal being a hero, shadowed him and his real intentions thus unable for us to really know him and appreciate him.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? if so, what does it suggest?
- i think the loose end is that there is no definite answers given as the real Rizal is dead. it just raises questions and ideas on us, and yes awareness.

9.Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
- it's our heroes mo put the first step for our country's improvement and freedom,we, the present generation, if we won't even appreciate what they did, we ourselves can't move our country to it's main goal as we our also involve for a revolution,as it is a continious process.

[ENCELA Micharissa D BSN044]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
-the title makes sense to the movie since we are living in a the world country and as we all know rizal is a citizen of our country. it foes to show how he served our country and how the new generation know him for.

2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
- i think it started in that manner to show the sense of nationalism of rizal.

3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? what purpose do they serve?
-yes. beacuse there purpose is to get the attention of the viewers and to get the real meaning of it.

4. Is sound used in any vivid ways either to enhance the film?
- yes. the sounds play an important role in the film.

5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?
- since the movie has an investigatory theme, they used black and white to catch the attention of the audience and to gain more interest in watchng the film.

6. How and when are scenes cut? are there any pattern in the way the cuts function?
- scenes are cut when conflicts arises or when the scene suggests answers to the character's questions. maybe they are cut because to excite the viewers and give a bit of thrill.

7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
- its when they interrogates josephine bracken. because this scene shows there way of getting the information that they ugh to know and the truth that the movie wants to convey.

8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? if so, what does it suggest?
- yes it does. the unanswered questions served as a loose end of the movie.

9.Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
- because, like what they said, rizal's life is not a good theme for a movie because we cannot be authors of his life. yes we are doing it for educational purposes but still we are not living in his generation to provide the viewers proper answers to issues about him.

[cryzlecastilar]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?

>>> our country is itself a third world but then we have a rich culture to be proud of. we have a rizal who stood up for us and fight for our freedom.


2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?

>>> to give importance to our culture. for us to be able to remember where we came from and to give justice to our own nationality.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?

>>> yes. the scenes about his conviction the retraction purpose and i think it is being repeated for us to be able to fully understand the film and 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.)

>>> the sound gave more life to the film it was very clear and it brought emotions to further enhance the understanding of the film.


5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?

>>> the color of the film is very significant because it showed the time frame of each scenes. and maybe it was made black and white to emphasize the meaning of the title "bayaning third world"


6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?

>>> the scenes are cut when ricky davao already had an answer to the questions the he impose to the characters living in rizals time.


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 the directors already talked to rizal, thats the time that they interrogate him. they ask him questions for them to be able to have a story to portray and to clear things out.


8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?

>>> yes it does. the film did not directly showed on how the directors are going to portray the life of rizal. it wasn't so clear of it's all about rizal or his life as a novelist, a son or a husband if he did marry josephine. it only leave me thinking if he really does marry josephine or if he is gay.


9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?

>>> to show that we filipinos are one of a kind. even though we are a third world country we still have something to be proud of.. we have a rich history and we should be proud of our nationality.



cryzle joy r. castilar
bsn044

[cryzlecastilar]

1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?

>>> our country is itself a third world but then we have a rich culture to be proud of. we have a rizal who stood up for us and fight for our freedom.


2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?

>>> to give importance to our culture. for us to be able to remember where we came from and to give justice to our own nationality.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?

>>> yes. the scenes about his conviction the retraction purpose and i think it is being repeated for us to be able to fully understand the film and 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.)

>>> the sound gave more life to the film it was very clear and it brought emotions to further enhance the understanding of the film.


5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?

>>> the color of the film is very significant because it showed the time frame of each scenes. and maybe it was made black and white to emphasize the meaning of the title "bayaning third world"


6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?

>>> the scenes are cut when ricky davao already had an answer to the questions the he impose to the characters living in rizals time.


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 the directors already talked to rizal, thats the time that they interrogate him. they ask him questions for them to be able to have a story to portray and to clear things out.


8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?

>>> yes it does. the film did not directly showed on how the directors are going to portray the life of rizal. it wasn't so clear of it's all about rizal or his life as a novelist, a son or a husband if he did marry josephine. it only leave me thinking if he really does marry josephine or if he is gay.


9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?

>>> to show that we filipinos are one of a kind. even though we are a third world country we still have something to be proud of.. we have a rich history and we should be proud of our nationality.



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