And So It Begins
Synopsis
Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people’s movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-31
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Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Ramona S. Diaz
- Original Score
- Christian Almiron
- Original Title
- And So It Begins
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- ITVS, CineDiaz, Independent Lens, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), Creative Capital, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ramona S. Diaz
Ramona S. Diaz
Christian Almiron
Bruce Sakaki
Aaron Soffin
David J. Cornfield, Linda A. Cornfield, Donald Young, Lois Vossen, Carrie Lozano
Department Leadership Roster
Ramona S. Diaz
Director
Ramona S. Diaz
Producer
Aaron Soffin
Editor
Bruce Sakaki
Director of Photography
Ramona S. Diaz
Writer
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What is And So It Begins about?
Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people’s movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy.
Who directed And So It Begins?
And So It Begins was directed by Ramona S. Diaz.
Who stars in And So It Begins?
The principal cast of And So It Begins includes Maria Ressa, Leni Robredo, Manuel L. Quezon III, Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Rodrigo Duterte.
When was And So It Begins released and how long is it?
And So It Begins was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for And So It Begins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for And So It Begins was composed by Christian Almiron.