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Nicanor Tiongson
Traditional
Filipino Drama and Film
• Mainly for
entertainment
• To foster social
awareness
DRAMA VS THEATER
• The script or the • The production or
printed text of a play stage version of a play
– Star-crossed lovers
archetype, rewards
Influences on the narrative
2. Bodabil
– Adapted from
American variety
stage shows
– To steer people
away from sadness
Influences on the narrative
3. Sarswela
– Spanish genre,
alternating between
sung and spoken
scenes, later dances
– Combines themes of
love and present
social situations
Influences on the narrative
4. Sinakulo / Pasyon
– Presentation of the
life and death of
Christ
– Depicts injustice
and justice
Influences on the narrative
5. Komedya / Moro-Moro
– Depicts Christian and Muslim conflicts
– Good vs Evil, allows audience participation
1.) Maganda ang Maputi
[White is Beautiful]
• Destructive notion
• Deterrent to
national pride
• Dependent on
foreign economy
2.) Masaya ang may Palabas
[Shows are the best]
1. Bakbakan
2. Sayawan
3. Kantahan
4. Tawanan
5. Iyakan
2.) Masaya ang may Palabas
[Shows are the best]
• To forget one’s realities
• Shy away from truths
• Hinders change
3.) Mabuti ang Inaapi
[Hurrah for the underdog]
• Self-flagellation
• Superficial and
escapist