Debut Film Explores Bystander's Role in Political Massacre
A debut film inspired by the 2009 Maguindanao massacre follows a young woman who becomes an accomplice. The project is part of the Asian Project Market.
The film offers a new perspective on a real political tragedy through its narrative and character development.
- person
- a young woman
- work
- Once Upon a Time in the Philippines
- event
- Asian Project Market
- network
- Busan International Film Festival
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Inspired by real events
The film is based on the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, a real political event in the Philippines.
Debut feature
The film is the debut feature from E del Mundo, the filmmaker behind the project.
Common questions
What is the film based on?
The film is inspired by the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, a real political event in the Philippines.
Who is the filmmaker?
The film is the debut feature from E del Mundo.
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 · variety.com
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