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Itim: An Exploration in Cinema

January 1, 1976 0h 20m

Originally released in 1976. Itim: An Exploration in Cinema is a documentary film. directed by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Synopsis

Doy del Muno’s documentary about the making of Mike De Leon’s Itim also features the only scenes to survive from De Leon’s now-lost debut film, the 16mm short Monologo (Monologue) (1975). De Leon recalls, “Itim was filmed in my grandmother’s hometown of San Miguel, in her family’s ancestral house where more than two decades later I would also shoot Bayaning 3rd World. Doy and his brother-in-law Gil Quito wrote the screenplay. It was Gil who suggested the use of spiritualism and spirit possession during the holy week.”

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 1976 50 years ago
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Runtime 0h 20m 20 minutes total
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Language TL Original language
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Country Philippines Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
TL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Itim: An Exploration in Cinema about?

Doy del Muno’s documentary about the making of Mike De Leon’s Itim also features the only scenes to survive from De Leon’s now-lost debut film, the 16mm short Monologo (Monologue) (1975). De ...

Who directed Itim: An Exploration in Cinema?

Itim: An Exploration in Cinema was directed by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr..

How long is Itim: An Exploration in Cinema?

Itim: An Exploration in Cinema has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).

When was Itim: An Exploration in Cinema released?

Itim: An Exploration in Cinema was released on January 1, 1976 in theaters.