Alipato - Ka Luis Taruc

Alipato - Ka Luis Taruc

2019
1h 35m
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Overview

Alipato is a portrait of Luis Taruc, the iconic Socialist leader of the revolutionary movement in the Philippines. It explores the political life of Taruc, the collaboration between the Wha Chi (Chinese guerrillas during the Japanese Occupation) and the Hukbalahap, and the politics of the revolution, the in-fighting among the revolutionaries, and the conflict between non-violence and armed revolt. The documentary includes interviews with revolutionaries and well-known personalities like F. Sionil Jose and Fr. James Reuter, S.J. More importantly, the film has revealing footage of Taruc, talking about his principles and concept of peaceful revolution. The voice and ideas of Taruc are like embers or alipatothat can spark insights and enlighten our understanding of history.

Status: Released

Language: TL

Production Information

Production Countries
Philippines
Spoken Languages
Tagalog

Quick Facts

Release Date August 6, 2019
Status Released
Language TL

Cast

Key Crew

Dik Trofeo
Director
Nick Tayag
Writer
Dik Trofeo
Producer

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