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198115 minGdoc-short

Migration Art History

Adieu Philippines

198115 minGdoc-short

Three Filipino painters living in Europe share their experiences and artistic practices in a 15-minute documentary shot in France.

Migration Art History

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Three Filipino painters living in Europe share their experiences and artistic practices in a 15-minute documentary shot in France.

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Nick Deocampo

Nick Deocampodirector

Nena Saguilcast

Macario Vitaliscast

Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequicast

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Nena Saguil, Macario Vitalis, and Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi gather in France, where they each navigate their lives as Filipino painters in Europe. Shot during 1981, the film captures their daily artistic practices and reflections on migration. The documentary culminates in an intimate gathering, where the three artists share their experiences and insights. Directed by Deocampo during his scholarship at Atelier du Formacion Au Cinema Direct, this work marks his first foray into documentary filmmaking.

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