Based on the political novel by Lualhati Bautista, the film never shies away from uncovering the period’s many brutal realities and continues to be an essential watch for families and students alike. Roñoĭekada ‘70 is an accessible retelling of the ‘70s Martial Law era told through the perspective of a middle class nuclear family slowly falling apart. The film extensively documents the events and atrocities of Martial Law and is available for public viewing online. For a while, it was regularly screened on public television to commemorate People Power revolution anniversary and is even a staple watch at some educational institutions. A Production of the Eggie Apostol Foundation from Citizen Jake on Vimeo.īatas Militar is an essential watch. Color/109 minutes with English Subtitles. Batas Militar (1997) by Jeannette Ifurungīatas Militar 1997. To this day, it stands as one of the best films telling the realities of the country’s darkest moments. Exploring the culture of violence and underground hip-hop, Treb Montreras’ debut film won Best Picture in Cinemalaya among many accolades in 2017.

Respeto merges the horrors of Ferdinand Marcos’ rule under Martial Law and President Rodrigo Duterte’s current war on drugs by following the two lives of an old playwright and a young rapper. This film remains a more intimate picture than Lauren Greenfield’s The Kingmaker, which is a more recent exploration of Imelda Marcos and her family. The documentary goes into her many controversies, particularly the lavish lifestyle she embraces up to this day. Ramona Diaz’s Imelda is a revealing look at the life of Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady and widow of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. In this edition of SEA Wave’s High Five, we look at essential movies about Martial Law. Philippine cinema is rich in films that not only inform the public, but also fight for truth and justice. This year is a crucial period for us to learn about the history that has long haunted the country as the elections are fast approaching. The son of a former dictator is gunning for the top government spot, lawlessness continues to thrive in places we least expect, and today, we are once again honoring yet another anniversary of the People Power revolution. This year marks yet another pivotal moment in Philippine history.

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