Tadhana
"The first full-length Philippine animated film directed by Nonoy Marcelo."
Originally released in 1978. Tadhana is a animation film. directed by Nonoy Marcelo. At just 54 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Directed by the cartoonist Nonoy Marcelo, Tadhana is the first Philippine full-length animated film. It was commissioned to be based on the book of the same name on the history of the Filipino people. The book’s author is credited as the authoritarian and then-President Ferdinand Marcos, but was actually ghostwritten by other historians. The film presents a satirical, humorous and poignant view of the Philippines’ history of Spanish colonisation through highly original and surreal vignettes fusing art, mythology and music. Several artists collaborated, voiced characters and appear in the film. Noted printmaker Pandy Aviado served as the film’s assistant director while Santiago Bose was one of the film’s many animators.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tadhana about?
Directed by the cartoonist Nonoy Marcelo, Tadhana is the first Philippine full-length animated film. It was commissioned to be based on the book of the same name on the history of the Filipino peop...
Who directed Tadhana?
Tadhana was directed by Nonoy Marcelo.
How long is Tadhana?
Tadhana has a runtime of 0 hours and 54 minutes (54 minutes total).
When was Tadhana released?
Tadhana was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.