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199051 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Eyesore

199051 minGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A collective of filmmakers, including Michael Wulfes and Christian Weisenborn, created a 51-minute work portraying children living on the streets of Manila.

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Mylene Segundera,

Arturo Boncato Jr.,

Cesar Hernando,

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A collective of filmmakers, including Michael Wulfes and Christian Weisenborn, created a 51-minute work portraying children living on the streets of Manila.

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Mylene Segunderadirector

Arturo Boncato Jr.director

Joseph Fortindirector

Cesar Hernando

Cesar Hernandodirector

Mario Guzmándirector

Synopsis

Children living on the streets of Manila are the focus of this 1990 documentary. A workshop led by German filmmakers Michael Wulfes and Christian Weisenborn resulted in this collective work. The film presents intimate portraits of these children, offering a raw look at their daily lives. The filmmakers, now prominent figures in Philippine cinema, capture moments that reflect the challenges faced by these young individuals.

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