BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons (2021)
Bakunawa rose from the ocean, so mesmerized by the light of the seven moons that she devoured them all. Dismayed, the people emerged, making noise and begging Bakunawa to give them back the moonlight. Bakunawa agreed and returned the seventh moon back into the sky, thus creating the first lunar eclipse. Part sonic ritual, part diasporic storytelling, "BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons" is an experimental opera-film based on Micaela Tobin's critically-acclaimed album of the same name that reclaims the pre-colonial mythology of the Philippines back from centuries of violent, colonial erasure.
Director: Micaela Tobin
Genre: Music
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: May 1, 2021
Cast
- Micaela Tobin - Bakunawa
- Christopher Florendo - Babaylan
- Maria Maea - Ancestor / Weaver
Screenplay
Cinematography: Katie Stenberg
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Micaela Tobin
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons about?
- Bakunawa rose from the ocean, so mesmerized by the light of the seven moons that she devoured them all. Dismayed, the people emerged, making noise and begging Bakunawa to give them back the moonlight. Bakunawa agreed and returned the seventh moon back into the sky, thus creating the first lunar eclipse. Part sonic ritual, part diasporic storytelling, "BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons" is an experimental opera-film based on Micaela Tobin's critically-acclaimed album of the same name that reclaims the pre-colonial mythology of the Philippines back from centuries of violent, colonial erasure.
- Who directed BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
- BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons was directed by Micaela Tobin.
- Who stars in BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
- BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons stars Micaela Tobin, Christopher Florendo, Maria Maea.
- How long is BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
- BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
- BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons is a Music film.
- Where was BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons produced?
- BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons was produced in United States of America.