18/11/2023
Highly recommended filipino movie!🎞🎥
"Kisapmata"
A psychological thriller film directed by Mike de Leon Released in 1981. This film was based on real event the case of Cabading family in 1961. Its all about the story of a family that controlled by their father, a retired ilocano policeman. This film explores themes of power, control, and abuse within the household, and it is known for its intense and suspenseful storytelling.
The movie is often considered an allegory for the abuses and excesses of power during the regime of Ferdinand E. Marcos, Sr., who was the President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. The film's title, "Kisapmata," translates to "Blink of an Eye" alludes to the idea that certain shocking events can happen in the blink of an eye. The narrative and themes of the film are seen as reflective of the political and social climate in the Philippines during Martial law.
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