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200839 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Authoritarianism Art History

Omens

200839 minPGdocumentary

8.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mike de Leon revisits his 1984 Super 8mm film, which reflects artistic resistance to the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines.

Authoritarianism Art History

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Mike de Leon revisits his 1984 Super 8mm film, which reflects artistic resistance to the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines.

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Mike de Leon's 2008 documentary 'Omens' revisits the Super 8mm film 'Signos' from 1984, a significant work during the Marcos regime in the Philippines. The film features interviews with artists and writers who collaborated to oppose the dictatorship. It captures their experiences of resistance against the oppressive rule of the Marcos family. Through these personal accounts, 'Omens' reflects on the role of artistic expression in political activism and the collective efforts to challenge tyranny.

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