Man in a Barrel
Synopsis
Set in Camp John Hay in Baguio City, this experiment , based on a true account, occupies the liminal spaces between narrative and documentary to recount a conflict involving American servicemen and a recalcitrant Igorot. Along the way, it performs a detournement and unconcealment of World War 2 newsreels and the vulgar iconography propagated by colonial propaganda. It features the conversation of an American documentarist-narrator and an Igorot with a mysterious identity whose voices fuse as one.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Noli Agbayani Manaig
- Original Title
- Man in a Barrel
- Release Date
- 08/08/2020
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 10m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Noli Agbayani Manaig
Department Leadership Roster
Noli Agbayani Manaig
Director
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What is Man in a Barrel about?
Set in Camp John Hay in Baguio City, this experiment , based on a true account, occupies the liminal spaces between narrative and documentary to recount a conflict involving American servicemen and a recalcitrant Igorot. Along the way, it performs a detournement and unconcealment of World War 2 newsreels and the vulgar iconography propagated by colonial propaganda. It features the conversation of an American documentarist-narrator and an Igorot with a mysterious identity whose voices fuse as one.
Who directed Man in a Barrel?
Man in a Barrel was directed by Noli Agbayani Manaig.
Who stars in Man in a Barrel?
The principal cast of Man in a Barrel includes Not specified.
When was Man in a Barrel released and how long is it?
Man in a Barrel was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 10m.