Mike De Leon uses films as a medium to communicate political perspectives to his audiences. Although the mood of his films vary greatly, Mike De Leon’s experimentation helps to tell a series of stories rich with political context. The variety of genres and themes he has worked on can be considered as a testament to… Read more

Lino Brocka’s films usually depict the hardships of lower-class society, “Maynila sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag” and “Insiang” bring to life attributes of financial struggle to complement Lino Brocka’s artistic direction. The characters in both his films have faced with a common pattern of being imprisoned. Imprisoned in the sense that their situations seem inescapable… Read more