The online registration for UPFI's special screening of Alipato, a new documentary on Luis Taruc and the Huks by veteran documentarist Dik Trofeo.

October 29, 2019 (Tuesday)
5:00 PM
UPFI Film Center—Cine Adarna

Free of charge and open to the general public.
Seats are on a first come first served basis.

The succeeding panel discussion is consisted of:
1) Mr. Dik Trofeo (film producer and director)
2) Dr. Ricardo Jose (historian)
3) Dr. Francisco Nemenzo Jr. (former U.P. President and political scientist)
4) Ms. Jewel Maranan (documentary filmmaker)

The discussion will be moderated by Professor Emeritus Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson (film critic and scholar).

SYNOPSIS:
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 alipato that can spark insights and enlighten our understanding of history.

GENRE: Documentary

RUNNING TIME: 95 mins