The 19th century Philippines was depicted in the film as being under Spanish colonial rule, with priests wielding powerful influence and wealth. Filipinos lived in fear of Spanish cruelty and oppression, some hiding in mountainous areas. The film accurately portrayed the slavery and abuse of the era, where going against the government could mean death. Priests had more long-term power than shifting government officials. A central question was defining Filipino national identity and independence from Spain. The challenges of the 19th century ultimately led Filipinos to unite for revolution and freedom.
The 19th century Philippines was depicted in the film as being under Spanish colonial rule, with priests wielding powerful influence and wealth. Filipinos lived in fear of Spanish cruelty and oppression, some hiding in mountainous areas. The film accurately portrayed the slavery and abuse of the era, where going against the government could mean death. Priests had more long-term power than shifting government officials. A central question was defining Filipino national identity and independence from Spain. The challenges of the 19th century ultimately led Filipinos to unite for revolution and freedom.
The 19th century Philippines was depicted in the film as being under Spanish colonial rule, with priests wielding powerful influence and wealth. Filipinos lived in fear of Spanish cruelty and oppression, some hiding in mountainous areas. The film accurately portrayed the slavery and abuse of the era, where going against the government could mean death. Priests had more long-term power than shifting government officials. A central question was defining Filipino national identity and independence from Spain. The challenges of the 19th century ultimately led Filipinos to unite for revolution and freedom.
The 19th century Philippines was depicted in the film as being under Spanish colonial rule, with priests wielding powerful influence and wealth. Filipinos lived in fear of Spanish cruelty and oppression, some hiding in mountainous areas. The film accurately portrayed the slavery and abuse of the era, where going against the government could mean death. Priests had more long-term power than shifting government officials. A central question was defining Filipino national identity and independence from Spain. The challenges of the 19th century ultimately led Filipinos to unite for revolution and freedom.
1. Describe the 19th century Philippines as represented in the film.
The Philippines during the 19th century was under the colony of Spain as represented in the film "Ganito kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon". It was shown that the priest were powerful that time for they have close connections with the Spanish government as well as they have enough wealth. Filipinos were living in fear because of the cruelty of the Spaniards that is why, some of them were living in mountainous area to hide themselves.
2. Based on your reading, what can you say about the film's representation of the 19th century?
Based on my reading, the film has really interpreted the situation of the Philippines during the 19th century. Slavery is very evident as well as abuse of authority was there. Being against with the government is like a suicidal act that is why, revolutionary groups are very
m careful with every actions that they are planning to do. On the other hand, being friend with the
er as priest and the government is an advantage for they could help you in trouble. It is also said that
co priests are more powerful than the government officials because its term of service.
eH w Government officials had a short term stay and they are shifted to the other place, while the
o. priest stays for a long term. rs e ou urc 3. What is the main question that the film seeks to answer?
The main question that is frequently asked in the film was "Who is the Filipino?". The o
said question was given a variety of answers such as Filipino is one who fought for his/her aC s
country, while the other say Filipinos are ones who were born and the original settlers of the vi y re
Philippines. The answer for the question seemed to be unclear since then. It clearly shows that during the 19th century, Philippine folks still has confusion with their identity.
4. What is your reflection based on the film and your understanding?
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The 19th century has really brought the Philippines with so many challenges such as ar stu
abuses, slavery and unjust government. Spaniards were able to manipulate the people and a massive killings occurred during their time. But as we look at its other side, those challenges has just unravelled that Filipinos has the idea of what's right for them and they were able to is
withstand for it. Those unrighteous actions of the powerful people pushed the Filipinos to Th
revolutionize and to put an end to the system of life they had during those time. With it, the Filipino people unite for a common goal and was able to capture the freedom from the Spanish colony that they have been fighting for so long. I have sought out that the 19th century was not just about a challenge from a cruel ruler, but rather, it is also about the challenge for nation sh
building.
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