Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War (1991)
A documentary film, which focuses on the subject of women’s movement in the Philippines. Myth and legend overlap with history and politics as the women’s struggle is laid to bear in the individual stories and achievements of those featured in the film. The fragmented mosaic of voices and scenes allow for a plurality of views and opinions to account for the multifaceted and complex nature of Filipinas. From poetry to dance, politics to poetry – women chart their own lives in the auspicious event of change happening with the ascent of a woman to the country’s pinnacle of power.
Director: Nick Deocampo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 36 min
Release Date: November 5, 1991
Cast
- Upeng Fernandez - Ynang Bayan
- Edna Vida - Itim Asu
- Sylvia Garde - Maria Makiling
- Sharon Cabusao - Self
- Julie Lluch - Self
- Ceres Doyo - Self
- Marra P.L. Lanot - Self
- Petite Pererdo - Self
- Remmy Rikkens - Self
Screenplay
Music: Alan Hilario
Cinematography: Yam Laranas
Editing: Louie Quirino
Production: Goethe-Institut
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
feminism, artist, feminist activism, women power, war, edsa
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War about?
- A documentary film, which focuses on the subject of women’s movement in the Philippines. Myth and legend overlap with history and politics as the women’s struggle is laid to bear in the individual stories and achievements of those featured in the film. The fragmented mosaic of voices and scenes allow for a plurality of views and opinions to account for the multifaceted and complex nature of Filipinas. From poetry to dance, politics to poetry – women chart their own lives in the auspicious event of change happening with the ascent of a woman to the country’s pinnacle of power.
- Who directed Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War?
- Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War was directed by Nick Deocampo.
- Who stars in Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War?
- Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War stars Upeng Fernandez, Edna Vida, Sylvia Garde, Sharon Cabusao, Julie Lluch, Ceres Doyo.
- How long is Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War?
- Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War has a runtime of 36m (36 minutes).
- What genre is Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War?
- Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War is a Documentary film.