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Throughout the film, [[First Spouse of the Philippines|First Lady]] Imelda states in interviews that the reason why [[Ferdinand Marcos|her husband]] abolished [[Congress of the Philippines|Congress]] and declared [[Martial Law in the Philippines|Martial Law]] in 1972 was "because he so valued the idea of [[democracy]]."<ref name = "Threat" /> She explains that "she needed to possess such a lavish wardrobe because it inspired the [[poor]] to dress better."<ref name = "Threat" /> She also says that "she attempted to increase the cultural lives of the [[Filipino people|Filipino population]] by building huge [[museum|galleries]] and [[theater]]s."<ref name = "Threat" /> |
Throughout the film, [[First Spouse of the Philippines|First Lady]] Imelda states in interviews that the reason why [[Ferdinand Marcos|her husband]] abolished [[Congress of the Philippines|Congress]] and declared [[Martial Law in the Philippines|Martial Law]] in 1972 was "because he so valued the idea of [[democracy]]."<ref name = "Threat" /> She explains that "she needed to possess such a lavish wardrobe because it inspired the [[poor]] to dress better."<ref name = "Threat" /> She also says that "she attempted to increase the cultural lives of the [[Filipino people|Filipino population]] by building huge [[museum|galleries]] and [[theater]]s."<ref name = "Threat" /> |
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Imelda claims that she had met [[Douglas MacArthur]] during his landing in [[Tacloban]] at the end of [[World War II]] who eventually insisted that she should perform for the singer [[Irving Berlin]].<ref name = "SF" >[http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/FILM-CLIPS-Also-opening-today-2714685.php#page-3 FILM CLIPS / Also opening today]. ''[[San Francisco Gate]]''. June 11, 2004.</ref> She sang "[[God Bless America|God Bless the Philippines]]" and |
Imelda claims that she had met [[Douglas MacArthur]] during his landing in [[Tacloban]] at the end of [[World War II]] who eventually insisted that she should perform for the singer [[Irving Berlin]].<ref name = "SF" >[http://www.sfgate.com/movies/article/FILM-CLIPS-Also-opening-today-2714685.php#page-3 FILM CLIPS / Also opening today]. ''[[San Francisco Gate]]''. June 11, 2004.</ref> She sang "[[God Bless America|God Bless the Philippines]]" and, when she was asked by Berlin, she said , "what's the difference between [[United States|America]] and the [[Philippines]]?"<ref name = "SF" /> |
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Footage from parties held by the Marcos couple also appear in the film including one held in a [[yacht]] where [[George Hamilton]] is quoted as saying "I can't give you anything but love, Imelda."<ref name = "SF" /> |
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==Production== |
==Production== |
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==Release== |
==Release== |
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The film had its world premiere at the [[International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam]], and had its [[North America]]n premiere in the documentary competition of the 2004 [[Sundance Film Festival]], where it won the [[List of Sundance Film Festival award winners#2004|Excellence in Cinematography Award Documentary]]. The film was also screened within [[Maryland Film Festival]] in [[Baltimore]], where Diaz resides. |
The film had its world premiere at the [[International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam]], and had its [[North America]]n premiere in the documentary competition of the 2004 [[Sundance Film Festival]],<ref name = "imdb" /> where it won the [[List of Sundance Film Festival award winners#2004|Excellence in Cinematography Award Documentary]].<ref name = "imdb" /> The film was also screened within [[Maryland Film Festival]] in [[Baltimore]], where Diaz resides.<ref name = "imdb" >[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0160398/ Imelda]. [[Internet Movie Database]].</ref> |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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The film holds a 94% "fresh" rating from [[Rotten Tomatoes]] and a 69% "favorable" review form [[Metacritic]].<ref>[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/imelda/reviews/ Imelda]. [[Rotten Tomatoes]].</ref><ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/movie/imelda/critic-reviews Imelda]. [[Metacritic]].</ref> |
The film holds a 94% "fresh" rating from [[Rotten Tomatoes]] and a 69% "favorable" review form [[Metacritic]].<ref name = "Rotten" >[http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/imelda/reviews/ Imelda]. [[Rotten Tomatoes]].</ref><ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/movie/imelda/critic-reviews Imelda]. [[Metacritic]].</ref> ''[[San Francisco Gate]]'' says the film is "fascinating and impressively balanced."<ref name = "SF" /> |
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Reviews are mostly favorably. The website [[Film Threat]] says "a subtle change of attitude takes over the audience when watching ''Imelda''."<ref name = "Threat">[http://www.filmthreat.com/reviews/5395/ Imelda]. [[Film Threat]].</ref> |
Reviews are mostly favorably. The website [[Film Threat]] says "a subtle change of attitude takes over the audience when watching ''Imelda''."<ref name = "Threat">[http://www.filmthreat.com/reviews/5395/ Imelda]. [[Film Threat]].</ref> |
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| Imelda | |
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| Directed by | Ramona S. Diaz |
| Starring | |
Production company | CineDiaz |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Tagalog, Filipino, English |
| Box office | $200,992[1] |
Imelda is a 2003 documentary film about Imelda Marcos directed by Ramona S. Diaz.
Synopsis
Throughout the film, First Lady Imelda states in interviews that the reason why her husband abolished Congress and declared Martial Law in 1972 was "because he so valued the idea of democracy."[2] She explains that "she needed to possess such a lavish wardrobe because it inspired the poor to dress better."[2] She also says that "she attempted to increase the cultural lives of the Filipino population by building huge galleries and theaters."[2]
Imelda claims that she had met Douglas MacArthur during his landing in Tacloban at the end of World War II who eventually insisted that she should perform for the singer Irving Berlin.[3] She sang "God Bless the Philippines" and, when she was asked by Berlin, she said , "what's the difference between America and the Philippines?"[3]
Footage from parties held by the Marcos couple also appear in the film including one held in a yacht where George Hamilton is quoted as saying "I can't give you anything but love, Imelda."[3]
Production
Diaz followed Imelda Marcos for a month and interviews her daughter, Imee, and son Ferdinand, Jr..[2]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, and had its North American premiere in the documentary competition of the 2004 Sundance Film Festival,[4] where it won the Excellence in Cinematography Award Documentary.[4] The film was also screened within Maryland Film Festival in Baltimore, where Diaz resides.[4]
Reception
The film holds a 94% "fresh" rating from Rotten Tomatoes and a 69% "favorable" review form Metacritic.[5][6] San Francisco Gate says the film is "fascinating and impressively balanced."[3]
Reviews are mostly favorably. The website Film Threat says "a subtle change of attitude takes over the audience when watching Imelda."[2]
References
- ^ Imelda. Box Office Mojo.
- ^ a b c d e Imelda. Film Threat.
- ^ a b c d FILM CLIPS / Also opening today. San Francisco Gate. June 11, 2004.
- ^ a b c Imelda. Internet Movie Database.
- ^ Imelda. Rotten Tomatoes.
- ^ Imelda. Metacritic.
External links
- Imelda at IMDb
- Imelda at AllMovie
- Imelda at Rotten Tomatoes
- Imelda at Metacritic
- Imelda at Box Office Mojo