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Post by rizellefernandez on Sept 15, 2009 23:02:55 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? Philippines is a third world country; Rizal is a Filipino; therefore, Rizal is an ultimate example of a third world hero. (rule of transitivity) ;D 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? the film started with a slide show of different things that would reflect the Philippines. for me, they used this kind of strategy to test the Filipino's patriotism. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? there were repeated scenes in the film and i know for sure that they want to emphasize something but they let their audiences be the ones to discover those hidden "something". 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 just enough, enough to open the minds of the people to what really is happening. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? the used of light was based on the actor's emotions and feelings. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? i think the cuts were made to make the people think of the possible scenes and guess what will happen next. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? the confrontation was the film's climax, as for me. all the characters were given the chance to express their deepest emotions regarding all the accusations left unanswered. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? the ending was intentional to let the people speak their thoughts. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? to emphasize the nature of a third world country, a third world population and a third world hero.
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Post by JUSTINE ANGELES BSN044 on Sept 15, 2009 23:04:34 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? the title means that our country is in the third world, and being rizal as our national hero, he was considered as hero of third world.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? it shows the symbols of our country, the things that make us "the Philippines". it shows our individualities and uniqueness from the other countries, what makes us special among the rest. it shows the reasons why we should be proud of our country and why rizal, just like us, a Filipino, fought for our country.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? there are heaps of motifs that were repeated in the film for the reason that we should inculcate the message that they bring within our hearts and minds.
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 enhanced the scenes in the film. it gave life and feelings for us to feel the real essence of the scenes.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? the colors used in the scene represent the flashbacks, the sad, and the happy parts of the film. they add a sense of emotion to that specific part of the film.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? some of the scenes have been cut appropriately to give excitement to the audience so that they will be thinking of what will happen next.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? i think the climax of the film was the scene were they were asking josephine if he was really married to rizal. it got me thinking if she was really rizal's wife and if she really loves rizal or if there was a purpose behind that affair.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? yes, so that the audience will find answers as well about why rizal became our national hero and if the confidential issues that time were true or not.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? the film concludes that rizal is more than deserving of being called as our national hero. he was such an incredible person in all aspects. this film leaves us realization that we should know rizal both in our hearts and minds.
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Post by Detran Christine Rae M BSN044 on Sept 15, 2009 23:10:33 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
This film uses the example of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal, in order to call into question the myth-making process. It revolves at Rizal’s personal life being a hero in a third world country
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?
The film started in that way to understand what Rizal wants us to realize we should first go back to our hisotical background.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?
Yes, to show and clarify things about Rizal and to catch the attention of the viewer’s to the meaning or ideas that it is trying to say.
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?
They used back and white colors that are similar to old days to represent that things are flashback of Rizal's life and to appear realistic. And for the viewers to feel that they are back in the time of Rizal
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? They are cut chronologically to give the viewers answers about Rizals' critiques.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film?
The issue between Rizal and Josephine Bracken because of the issue between them and it that can be seen in the film how Josephine had loved Rizal that she followed Rizal in the Philippines.
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 answer given as the real Rizal is dead. It just raises questions and ideas on us.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
There are a lot of Filipinos who used critical thinking and they weigh things to determine what is good and if these things will benefit the whole nation.
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Post by Jan Marionne Fontelera on Sept 15, 2009 23:31:45 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -Rizal's past as they go through the hero's letters and other historical accounts.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -because an attempt to capture Dr. Jose Rizal's "cinematic moments"
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -Jose Rizal's lover, Josephine Bracken, is a controversial character who claims to be the legitimate wife of the hero. The strong-willed Doña Teodora, who demonstrates unflinching support for her son's perilous acts even if her maternal instincts dictate otherwise. Narcisa, takes in Josephine with open arms. The other sister, Trining, who outlives the rest of the Rizal family. Paciano, the older brother, who plays an important influence in Pepe's love for 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.) -yes, for depicting better emotions related to the situation, in this way also viewers will understand further.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -you can really feel the "times" because of the color used
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -they cut the scene fine and they astound the viewers and contains that sort of witty comedy that interests viewers.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -his pervading influence in contemporary Philippine society and his works, but in the end he was acknowledge as the NATIONAL hero.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -they give up their search for the one true Rizal account. Both conclude that in the end, it is each Rizal to his own; and that Dr. Jose Rizal - for all his great heroism - is not cinematic enough.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -to investigative the story of the Philippines' national hero.
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Post by Michael Angelo Briez on Sept 16, 2009 0:06:56 GMT -5
BRIÑEZ, MICHAEL ANGELO OLIVERIA 09/16/09 BSN044
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -The title Bayaning Thirld World means Rizal is a hero from one of the poor country. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -The film started at the place where Rizal was executed. It may be because we have to remember what Rizal contributed to our country. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -Yes, there are. I think their purpose is to emphasize to the viewers the important of that 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.) -There are sound effects that have been used to add emotions that will suit to the scene and to catch the attention of the viewers. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -The film used dark colors to show that its part of the past and light colors to show that it is the present time. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -The scenes were cut everytime there were transitions of feelings in the scene. For example, when a serious scene will turn into comedy. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -For me, the climax is when they interviewed Josephine Bracken because this was the time when all the questions regarding to Rizal controversies have been answered. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -for me,NONE. Rizal will always be Rizal. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -Each of us has different point of views and I think this is how the people who made this film view Rizal as a Bayaning Third World
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Post by HONEY LYNN C BANTULA BSN044 on Sept 17, 2009 6:37:05 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? I think it’s about how the Pilipino people interpret who and how did Rizal became a hero. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? Maybe because the producer wanted the viewer to think also what is the real story of our very own national hero 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Well for me the part where Josphine Bracken together with Dr. Jose Rizal’s family is arguing if she really get married to Dr. Jose 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 carried the movie 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? Well I I think the reason why they use black and white colors to emphasize that they were really talking to the Family and friends of Rizal. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? They cut scenes when they already answered their questions and then proceed on another topic when they have another topic to discuss.. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? I think the part were they are undecided on what title they would have. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? I think the film is well done. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? Maybe because we all know how we Pilipino react on a certain thing thus, by that kind of image we know that we will have common reaction.
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VALLEJO HAZEL P BSN044
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Post by VALLEJO HAZEL P BSN044 on Sept 17, 2009 6:51:37 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? The common thing that we know about Rizal is that he is our national hero and an idol and today in our modern times, people have a limited knowledge about him and in relation to the question it shows what the title would like to imply in the movie “Bayaning Third World”. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? 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.) 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?
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VALLEJO HAZEL P BSN044
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Post by VALLEJO HAZEL P BSN044 on Sept 17, 2009 6:58:33 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? >The common thing that we know about Rizal is that he is our national hero and an idol and today in our modern times, people have a limited knowledge about him and in relation to the question it shows what the title would like to imply in the movie “Bayaning Third World”. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? >The film started in the scene where Rizal was executed because the film was about investigating the issues related to him. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? >Yes, because like what I’ve said it’s a detective story and the film showed different things that we didn’t know about Rizal especially his flaws and issues 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 are sound effects and it contributes in enhancing the film. 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 to suggest of the past and the controversies in which Rizal was involved. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? >The scenes were cut to show the different transitions of the story like when they were showing issues of Josephine bracken then the scene will be back again from the two who are investigating the issues related to Rizal. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? >I think the film’s climax is when they interviewed Josephine Bracken about her relation to Rizal. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? >I think so, because I’ve known Rizal from my history class as a good person but with this film I learned that Rizal also has its own issues and flaws but he would still be our national hero. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? >I think they concluded the film in a way that we will know his true life and works without being against him and also, making us realize that there are no perfect persons in this world even if, he is our national hero.
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Post by Avila Ma karla BSN044 on Sept 17, 2009 8:26:22 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?::IT FOCUSES TO RIZAL'S HEROISM IN OUR DEVELOPING COUNTRY. THOUGH HE'S DEAD, HE CONTRIBUTED MUCH OF HIS LIFE FOR OUR COUNRY AND FREEDOM. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does?:: THE FILM STARTED SHOWING THE HARDSHIPS AND HEROISM OF RIZAL TO OUR COUNTRY. THE DIRECTOR WANTED US TO REALIZE HOW BIG RIZAL'S IMPACT IN OUR COUNTRY 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve?::YES, THERE ARE SCENES THAT WERE REPEATED FOR US TO THINK, FOCUS AND CLARIFY THINGS 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 SOUNDS MADE THE FILM MORE LIVELY AND LIKELY REAL. WE,THE VIEWERS FELT THE TENSIONs AS IF WE ARE ALSO THE CHARACTERS. ;D 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes?::THERE WERE FLASHBACKS.THE FILM WAS PARTLY IN BLACK AND WHITE COLOR AS IT WAS REALLY HAPPENED AT RIZAL'S TIME. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function?::THERE WERE SCENES THAT ARE CUTTED TO DELIVER THRILL OR EXCITEMENT TO THE VIEWERS. ;D 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 WHICH INVOLVES RIZAL'S MARRIAGE TO JOSEPHINE BRACKEN AND THE RUMORS ABOUT HER AS A SPY FOR THE FRIARS. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest?::YES IT DOES.! THERE WERE MANY POSSIBILITIES AND SPECULATIONS THAT MADE ME THINK OF. MAY BE. JUST MAY BE THERE ARE STILL UNPROVEN FACTS OR TRUTHS ABOUT RIZAL'S HEROISM. ;D 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image?::IT CONCLUDES HOW FILIPINOS ARE BRAVE OF JUST LIKE WHAT RIZAL HAD PROVEN TO US. WE CITIZENS OF OUR COUNTRY CAN BE A MODERN-RIZAL OF OUR GENERATION BY JUST SIMPLY FOLLOWING RULES (NA MAKATARUNGAN.. ^_^)... ;D
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Post by GONZALES Dominique R BSN008 on Sept 18, 2009 10:25:37 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -the title is implying that rizal or someone like rizal, a hero in that sense, in a third world country like the philippines. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -it started that way to remind us that we are filipinos and filipinos should know and always remember what we own and what is ours, whatever, something like that. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -yeah, i believe there are repeates stuffs in the movie, i think it was done to better understand the scene/dialogue, honestly the movie, for me, is quite confusing, i don't know much about rizal, so thanks to the repeats things i somehow can relate to 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.) -sound is uder definitely, but in a vivid way..? hmm, i can't think of any, well there are times that it made me laugh because the sound, i think, is inappropriate, and sometimes the sound effects makes my heart jump of surprise..! 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -for me, the color actually is boring. it was in black and white! well, i understand that they want to depict an old story, but why is it still black and white with the main actors (ricky davao's scene)? well, i can't figure out why. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -i don't quite notice the cuts in the scene but i think it was done when there are questions left by the story makers unanswered. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -i really don't know..! hhahahah, anyway, i think the climax was when they're interrogating josephine bracken about the whereabouts of rizal, i dont know how it was resolved but i think it just left the viewers to think of they own personal resolution to it. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -yeah, i think there are loose ends like those scenes unresolved, questions unanswered. i think it suggest that whatever rizal did, we just have to believe in it that it would be for the "betterment" (is there such word..?) of the filipinos and our welfare. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -i think that it wanted to tell the viewers that in every filipino, there is a hero inside us. whatever.
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Post by ALIPIO Jhona Mecah BSN044 on Sept 20, 2009 5:56:59 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -the title of the movie means that Rizal as the hero in the Philippines, a third world country
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -the film started in slideshow of the pictures including the "different national" in our country; last picture shown is the national hero of the philippines which is the main focus of the film
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -yes. the execution of rizal, this scene were repeated to give emphasis on what to be basically the highlight of rizal's 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.) -yes, one point in the movie is the sound effects it has because it describes or defines more of the scenes either to show the audience the main point of the characters or to make them realize the true meaning of the story
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -the color in the movie suggests scenes that were flashbacks, present time or to enhance the importance of the scene
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -The scenes were cut every after interviews of significant characters in the movie because they have their own opinions that leaves us with the next scene that is awaiting for us to find out.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -the truth regarding the retraction of rizal. but although there are facts to this issue; we will never know if this is true or what.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -regarding the truth behind rizal's life and a lot of questions we, all filipinos don't know yet about him and other issues
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -Rizal, although we may not know ALL about him, lived his life to the fullest; loving and fightinf for the country. Let us all be inspired and encouraged by his contributions to our country.
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Post by Tolentino Sharmaine A BSN044 on Sept 20, 2009 6:31:12 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? > a film that attempts to explore the myth of Philippine national hero Jose Rizal 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? > it attempts to explore the life of Rizal while simultaneously investigating his influence on modern Philippine society 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? > the execution of Rizal, the different interviews with his family and a lot more. I think this it being repeated because they ave doubts 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.) > sound is used in the film to really enhanced the role portray by the actors for the film not to be boring and for making us laughed. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? > to distinguished what happen in the past and of course in the present times 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? > the scenes are cut every after interviews because they have some doubts because they wanna know the truth behind. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? > the issue about the retraction papers, the document controversy remains unsettled, they go back to the scenes again to fully understood it. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? > for the viewers of the film to think what is right or wrong, but for me, whatever happens, Rizal is our national hero 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? > in the clear-eyed view of Bayaning Third World, Rizal will always be framed by the context of his Third World culture and that culture carries the sentence of history – a long drawn and particularly abusive Spanish colonial occupation. The film 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. And as far as many Filipinos are concerned, this is the kind of Catholic religion Rizal lived and died for.
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Post by Juan Tesoro V Minglana BSN044 on Sept 20, 2009 7:22:46 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -The title means that even though We are from the third world country, there are still people out there that care about in this country. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -It started that way to capture the attention of the viewers. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -There are motifs that are repeatedly done, i think it was repeatedly done to inject into our minds the scenes that hold a very important role in our History. 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.) -Indeed, it enhanced such scenes like drama,conflict etc.. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -The light/dark color of the scene says all of these are flashbacks moreover it also suggests moods in different scenes. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -Cutting of the scenes were appropriately done, it leaves us to think what is going to happen in the next scene. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? -I think the retraction of Rizal, unfortunatelyit is still unresolved until now. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? - Yes, it only suggest that we have to do it on our own, we have to think what will happen next. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? -The film concluded on this particular image in such a way that we Filipinos must be thankful what Rizal left us, for He fought for us...he fought for this Third world Country.
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Post by ALENZUELA Edcel G BSN043 on Sept 21, 2009 7:02:51 GMT -5
1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? The title means knowing our heroes more, recalling their heroic acts and again, appreciate their sarifices.
2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? To show or recall Rizal's patriotism and courage to fight for what is right.
3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? Flashbacks were constantly repeated to give importance to certain events that ocurred during Rizal's reign. Also, these events were recalled to give us more knowledge about what really happened then and appreciate every detail 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.) Sounds were used to catch our attention and enhance every scenario of the film.
5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? different shades were used to different scenarios that favors every scene/mood.
6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? in every scene that are left hanging or unclear to most of us, filipinos, explanations were made. thus, making rizal's life more appreciated.
7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? i was really intrigued by rizal's marriage to josephine. it's one of the most controversial buzz about rizal and it struck me most, really.
8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? it suggests ideas and analysis to the speakers in the film for them to be knowledgeable or analytical about what really happened back then.
9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? for the betterment of the next generation of filipinos to come, to recreate heroes that would be proud of our country and regain the good life we had.
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Post by Sandahan Janice A BSN044 on Sept 22, 2009 8:38:08 GMT -5
Sandahan, Janice A. BSN044 1. What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole? -It suggest that even in a third world country a great hero like Jose Rizal exist. It also suggest the study in manufactured mythology which attempts to explore the life of Rizal while simultaneously investigating his influence on modern Philippine society. 2. Why does the film start in the way that it does? -The movie started with two people who tried to think other stories that were related to Rizal other than the usual impression we have on him on being our national hero. 3. Are there any motifs (scenes, images) of dialogue which are repeated? What purpose do they serve? -A lot of scenes were repeated several times for the purpose of knowing the physical reality of the man behind the myth which is Rizal, and to study further the historical accounts of Rizal's life while attempting to contact the family and friends that were closest to him. 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 speculate that the sound effects work well on helping out the actors acting. 5. How does the film use color or light/dark to suggest tone and mood in different scenes? -The film used light/dark color to suggest tone and mood in different scenes by letting the viewers acknowledge the scenes as an event happen in the past in order for it to be more realistic. 6. How and when are scenes cut? Are there any patterns in the way the cuts function? -The scenes were cut every time questionable thoughts pop out which leaves the viewers to wonder what really happen. 7. What specific scene constitutes the film's climax? How does this scene resolve the central issue of the film? - The specific scene that constitute the film’s climax was the part were they confounded by the controversial letter of retraction that Rizal signed in his later days, the filmmakers attempt to uncover the motivation of the legend in renouncing all he stood for and opting for and embracing the society that he so vehemently denounced. 8. Does the film leave any disunities (loose ends) at the end? If so, what does it suggest? -The film left a loose end in order for the viewers to wonder and have its own speculation of what Rizal really has been. 9. Why does the film conclude on this particular image? - Because at the end of their search for facts they were unable to solve the mystery of the letter and the filmmakers, at odds with their belief of recorded history, find that discovering the ultimate truth to the legend of Rizal may be an unattainable goal.
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