Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War (1991)

Director: Nick Deocampo

A documentary film, which focuses on the subject of women’s movement in the Philippines. Myth and legend overlap with history and politics as the women’s struggle is laid to bear in the individual stories and achievements of those featured in the film. The fragmented mosaic of voices and scenes allow for a plurality of views and opinions to account for the multifaceted and complex nature of Filipinas. From poetry to dance, politics to poetry – women chart their own lives in the auspicious event of change happening with the ascent of a woman to the country’s pinnacle of power.

Cast

Upeng Fernandez

Ynang Bayan

Edna Vida

Itim Asu

Sylvia Garde

Maria Makiling

Sharon Cabusao

Self

Julie Lluch

Self

Ceres Doyo

Self

Marra P.L. Lanot

Self

Petite Pererdo

Self

Remmy Rikkens

Self