"A Rustling of Leaves: Inside the Philippine Revolution" will have a re-run from October 9 to 15 as part of Daang Dokyu’s festival proper. ![]() Other featured documentaries in the program are Kiri Dalena’s "Alunsina" (2020), ABS-CBN’s documentary "Marcos: A Malignant Spirit" (1986), Lito Tiongson’s "Mendiola Massacre" (1987), and Ramona Diaz’ "Imelda" (2003). The online screenings are set from September 19 to 21. Roland Tolentino, member of the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino. ![]() The film will have an introduction from the filmmaker during the online screening, as well as a question and answer with Prof. It is an important film for people seeking to understand the roots of conflicts in the country and for those concerned about the peace process.” "We are screening it now at Daang Dokyu, 32 years late, but it remains very relevant today. Jewel Maranan, festival director of Daang Dokyu, says "A Rustling of Leaves" is a pioneering effort, having come before foreign film productions started looking into the political situation in the Philippines. “In my opinion, no sharper and more in-depth analysis of our nation's conflicts and contradictions has been made in film," Maranan says. The film won the People’s Choice Award at the 1989 Berlin International Film Festival, the Prix du Public award on the 50th anniversary of the National Film Board of Canada, the Grand Prize at the Houston Film Festival, and Best Cinematography at the Society of Canadian Cinematographers. ![]() Image from "A Rustling of Leaves" which won the People's Choice Award at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1989.
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