Imelda : power, myth, illusion
Imelda : power, myth, illusion
A film by Ramona S. Diaz ; Director of photography, Ferne Pearlstein ; Editor, Leah Marino ; Music, Grace Nono, Bob Aves. Produced by Cinediaz in association with iTVS and NAATA with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Performer
- Makati City Cine Filipino / Unico Entertainment 2004
- 1 DVD (1 hr., 43 mins.) : sd., col. w/ b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Winner, Excellence in Cinematography for Documentary 2004 Sundance Film Festival
Imelda marks the first time that Mrs. Marcos agreed to tell her story. This feature documentary details her rise from humble origins with a combination of guile, ambition and beauty to become one of the richest and most powerful women in contemporary history and one of the few known by her first name. She tells her story in exceptionally rare original interviews in which she is both vivacious and intriguing. The documentary also features scense from her daily life and archival footage.
Winner, Excellence in Cinematography for Documentary 2004 Sundance Film Festival
Imelda marks the first time that Mrs. Marcos agreed to tell her story. This feature documentary details her rise from humble origins with a combination of guile, ambition and beauty to become one of the richest and most powerful women in contemporary history and one of the few known by her first name. She tells her story in exceptionally rare original interviews in which she is both vivacious and intriguing. The documentary also features scense from her daily life and archival footage.