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Aswang
2019
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Aswang follows a group of people whose lives have been caught up in these events: a journalist who tries to make a stand against lawlessness, a coroner, a missionary brother who comforts bereaved family members, and a street kid with parents in prison and friends in the cemetery. The film is a shocking account of unprecedented violence and the moral bankruptcy of a regime that still enjoys support from voters.
Countries:
PH
Languages:
English, Tagalog
Runtime:
1hrs 25min
Status:
Released
Release date:
2019-11-21
Release format:
Streaming
— Jul 11, 2020
[Sheffield/Docs] In a documentary about death and violence, there are many ethical reflections that can be made, around how to show this real violence. But the director solves them avoiding sensationalism. The dirt of the streets, the night are elements that build a claustrophobic story. The mythological figure of the monster that murders in the dark is a perfect metaphor, reinforcing a sense of unreality.