Filmmaker debuts at Busan Asian Project Market
E del Mundo's debut film explores the 2009 Maguindanao massacre through the eyes of a bystander turned accomplice. The project is part of the Asian Project Market at Busan.
Available at Busan Asian Project Market, the film offers a unique perspective on political violence.
- title
- Once Upon a Time in the Philippines
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film details
The film is a debut from E del Mundo, focusing on a young woman's transformation from witness to participant in the massacre.
market context
It is part of the Asian Project Market, a platform for emerging filmmakers in Busan.
Common questions
What is the film about?
It follows a young woman's journey from bystander to accomplice in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre.
Sources
- Journalist Massacre Drama ‘Once Upon a Time in the Philippines’ Turns a Bystander Into an Accomplice at Busan Asian Project Market By Naman Ramachandran, Variety Film · variety.com
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