I hope to operate with the same artistic mechanism Bernal once did ,, a fearless Filipino with an eye for social commentary. Critical to the regime and sensitive to its people,, what an ingenious way of presenting the Philippines to the world.
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He believed in his work so much,, in all of its improvised,, raw glory - could I ever channel such a thing in my own work ?? I hope so,, I desire too … |
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An awfully nice shirt from Ishmael Bernal ,, very lush and green - the colour certainly suits him so … |
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A young Ishmael Bernal ,, with his mother … He still has … EVEN TO THIS DAY a rather contemporary look ,, I can somewhat imagine someone wearing that now as a film student. I don’t think I would bat an eye … |
This is my favourite photo of Ishmael Bernal ,, I believe this was taken in 1971 - on the set of “Boy Kodyak” with Bembol Roco and Charo Santos-Concio.
I love EVERYTHING
about this PHOTO …
I enjoy Bernal’s lackadaisical posture ,, very whimsical. I enjoy his silky shirt it seems and his glasses and hat with his elegant boots ,, he looks very quaint and elegant and yet approachable.
Some people just have a particular penchant for intrigue it seems …
