Botong Francisco A Nation Imagined

Botong Francisco: A Nation Imagined is a documentary short on National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco. Directed by Peque Gallaga.
This short film narrates the story and artistic history of Botong, featuring public murals on display in several government, education, and corporate institutions.
This film was originally shown alongside the Botong Francisco: A Nation Imagined exhibit back in December 2012. #ExhibitionThrowback
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[@wigwam3270]

Tagalog with English subtitles would’ve made more sense. Creating a video about a native Tagalog national artist in English is really sad.

[@s.t.santos5928]

My objective thoughts after watching the film in full:
- The intent is noble and the concept is great.
- I was expecting to be touched to the point of getting teary eyed. I wasn't.
- I think this is a case of the whole film being less than the sum of all parts.
- I thought the narration could have been more poignant.
- I loved Peque Gallaga's Oro, Plata, Mata. It was a masterpiece. I wish he handled this film with the same mastery. He didn't.
This is my personal opinion that I'm entitled to, as you are to yours. ✌️

[@rowenab.747]

Dark-skinned Maestro.
Thank you Ayala Museum.
Ito dapat pinapanood mg mga kabataan. So feasting in the eyes. Salamat!

[@aarontoriaga4359]

Angaling lo ng gumawa ng video and the narration is superb, kala ko si Antonio banderas.😁

[@isabelalvarez4942]

kahangahanga ang pagkakalahad! lalong titingkad ang kahalagahan kung maipahahayag sa wikang Pilipino upang higit na maunawaan ng nakararaming Pilipino...lalo na ng mga kabataan...
saludo po ako sa mga gumawa nito...

[@Ultraelectromagnetic]

My favorite detail on Francisco's "Filipino Struggles Through History" is the 1872 execution of GomBurZa at the very center of the mural, serving as the turning point where the seeds of a collective "Filipino" consciousness were sown, the people of the archipelago beginning to see themselves as their own people, as Filipinos, distinct and separate from Spain and deserving to shape their own destiny, thus setting the generation of Rizal and Bonifacio down the path that would eventually culminate in an independent Philippines. Because of this, some say the Filipino nation was born at that moment in 1872, and I think Botong Francisco beautifully renders that interpretation of history in his mural.

[@josefotografo7555]

"The artist paints his vision, and from out of a blank emptiness, he brings forth the splendor of a nation."
BRAVOOO!!!

[@reneresurreccion2443]

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL DOCUMENTARY I HAVE EVER SEEN. YOU MADE ME CRY AND TRULY NOSTALGIC. MARAMING SALAMAT PO.

[@philsabado7461]

My favorite documentary. I was honored and privileged to visit his home in Angorno Rizal, actually asked permission to stand in his footsteps. ad an artist, as a Filipino, my heart is always full after seeing this video.

[@hilariojr.espiritu6589]

Superb graphics and exceptional presentation, let alone the comprehensive content.♥️

[@elvibora3965]

Was already able to see some of his artworks before in national museum. Makes me want to go back to see the additions. Thanks ayala museum!
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@emikoandyuki]

Are the narrations quoted from Botong Francisco himself?

[@a.w.3438]

People should see the mural he made at the Manila City Hall....it's huge and mind-blowing! I have guided people to that place many many times. I feel nostalgic.

[@rowenab.747]

San po banda un?

[@jopidiestro3395]

It's now at the National Museum. Though gusto bawiin ni Yorme Isko.

[@a.w.3438]

@@jopidiestro3395 he should

[@ronvillssimplevlog9141]

Good morning idol galing mo mag drawing sana makapasyal ka sa bahay ko

[@iskuter]

What is the title of the background music?

[@samondillo9424]

Truly indeed his paintings speak for itself, a true Filipino artist mabuhay ka ginoong Botong Francisco

[@LadderProductionFilms]

What a legend!

[@fr.francisgustilosdb8814]

INDEED... BRAVISSIMO!

[@chamaguilar3579]

Goose bumps.

[@reydordas622]

May I know the BGM’s used po?

[@whengobog5830]

❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

[@jhazz9538]

Woww...🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@elsaflores8777]

Ang ganda ng presentation!

[@erwinjoseph1600]

Wow!