BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons
Synopsis
Bakunawa rose from the ocean, so mesmerized by the light of the seven moons that she devoured them all. Dismayed, the people emerged, making noise and begging Bakunawa to give them back the moonlight. Bakunawa agreed and returned the seventh moon back into the sky, thus creating the first lunar eclipse. Part sonic ritual, part diasporic storytelling, "BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons" is an experimental opera-film based on Micaela Tobin's critically-acclaimed album of the same name that reclaims the pre-colonial mythology of the Philippines back from centuries of violent, colonial erasure.
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REDCAT
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Micaela Tobin
- Screenplay & Story
- Micaela Tobin, Rhea Fowler
- Original Title
- BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 43m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Micaela Tobin
Micaela Tobin, Rhea Fowler
Katie Stenberg
Micaela Tobin, Madeline Falcone
Department Leadership Roster
Micaela Tobin
Producer
Micaela Tobin
Director
Madeline Falcone
Producer
Micaela Tobin
Writer
Rhea Fowler
Writer
Katie Stenberg
Director of Photography
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What is BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons about?
Bakunawa rose from the ocean, so mesmerized by the light of the seven moons that she devoured them all. Dismayed, the people emerged, making noise and begging Bakunawa to give them back the moonlight. Bakunawa agreed and returned the seventh moon back into the sky, thus creating the first lunar eclipse. Part sonic ritual, part diasporic storytelling, "BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons" is an experimental opera-film based on Micaela Tobin's critically-acclaimed album of the same name that reclaims the pre-colonial mythology of the Philippines back from centuries of violent, colonial erasure.
Who directed BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons was directed by Micaela Tobin.
Who stars in BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
The principal cast of BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons includes Micaela Tobin, Christopher Florendo, Maria Maea.
When was BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons released and how long is it?
BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 43m.