'Bagong Buwan,' a 2001 drama film directed by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee with Jun Lana, serves as a testament to timeless filmmaking.
National Artist Ricky Lee with Cultural Center of the Philippines vice chairperson Margie Moran-Floirendo and Christian Vallez at the talkback after the screening of the digitally restored version of"Bagong Buwan."MANILA, Philippines — Films mirror society. They are a powerful method of storytelling, depicting many facets of real life, cultural realities and social conflicts.
Its digitally restored version premiered on the big screen once again during the 5th edition of the CCP Cine Icons held at the GSIS Theater last October 6. “Eye-opener ang pelikula na ito sa akin. Growing up, ang tingin ko sa mga Moro ay violent. Kaya gusto naming ipakita sa tao na mga nanay din ito, mga tatay, kuya, anak. Hindi ito mga figures o bayolenteng tao, tao lang din sila.”
Jiro Manio, who was only seven at the time cameras rolled for the film, also shared his experiences working with Diaz-Abaya. Having worked with Diaz-Abaya for years, Lee recalled planning to do double memoirs with the late filmmaker, weeks before her death. Through their recorded conversations, Lee emphasized how Diaz-Abaya would read his script as Ricky and not as Marilou: “Hindi niya ini-impose ‘yung sarili niya. She doesn’t exclude my ideas, even during disagreements.”
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