Holy Wood
Banal Kahoy
Synopsis
The film illustrates the philosophy of “giving back” to nature, and documents the pinugo, the unique system of sustainable land cultivation developed by the Ifugao to take equal account of forest management and rice growing.This diary film also turns into a travelogue when a group of woodcarvers embark on a trip to Japan to the Takedera temple where they transform a 250-year-old tree, which had been struck by a lightning bolt, into a totem pole.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kidlat Tahimik
- Screenplay & Story
- Kidlat Tahimik
- Original Title
- Banal Kahoy
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kidlat Tahimik
Kidlat Tahimik
Department Leadership Roster
Kidlat Tahimik
Director
Kidlat Tahimik
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Wood
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What is Holy Wood about?
The film illustrates the philosophy of “giving back” to nature, and documents the pinugo, the unique system of sustainable land cultivation developed by the Ifugao to take equal account of forest management and rice growing.This diary film also turns into a travelogue when a group of woodcarvers embark on a trip to Japan to the Takedera temple where they transform a 250-year-old tree, which had been struck by a lightning bolt, into a totem pole.
Who directed Holy Wood?
Holy Wood was directed by Kidlat Tahimik.
Who stars in Holy Wood?
The principal cast of Holy Wood includes Not specified.
When was Holy Wood released and how long is it?
Holy Wood was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 43m.