THE GOLDEN SCHOOL
an observational documentary about a regular day inside a Manila Muslim School.
Produced by Jenny Logico
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Overview
Genre
Anthropology, Culture, and Religion
Synopsis
The film follows a day in the life of a madrassa (“school” in Arabic). It showcases the ritualistic activities that go on inside this institution located in Quiapo, Manila. Shown are the flag ceremony with the Philippine national anthem sung in Arabic, Qu’ran reading, recess time — enough to give an impression of the general atmosphere of this kind of school.
Stage
finished
Running time
25 minutes
Links
Credits
Raymund Gerard C. Cruz
... Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer
Jenny Logico
... Producer
Jemil Bautista
... co-Producer, Research, Additional Cinematography
Jake Atienza
... Research, Sound Designer, Production Manager
Waise Azimi
... Co-Editor
Production Details
Prod. Co.
Organic Lens Films
Country
Philippines
Production years
2010-2011
Locations
Quiapo
Prod. Partners
Goethe Institut- Manila, National Commission of the Culture and the Arts, Independent Filmmakers Cooperative, and De La Salle - College of Saint Benilde
Distribution Details
Release year
2011
Language
Arabic, Maranao and Filipino
Subtitles
English
Overview
Genre
Anthropology, Culture, and ReligionSynopsis
The film follows a day in the life of a madrassa (“school” in Arabic). It showcases the ritualistic activities that go on inside this institution located in Quiapo, Manila. Shown are the flag ceremony with the Philippine national anthem sung in Arabic, Qu’ran reading, recess time — enough to give an impression of the general atmosphere of this kind of school.
Stage
finishedRunning time
25 minutesLinks
Credits
Raymund Gerard C. Cruz
... Director, Producer, Editor, Cinematographer
Jenny Logico
... Producer
Jemil Bautista
... co-Producer, Research, Additional Cinematography
Jake Atienza
... Research, Sound Designer, Production Manager
Waise Azimi
... Co-Editor