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Isaak

Isaak

Dec 25, 1993 · 9m

Rated 9 out of 10

Director

Nick Deocampo

Overview

Based on a painting by Rembrandt, “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” the film is a meditation on the complex relations between fathers and sons. In two parallel stories, a son’s desire to be free is shown as he struggles from his father’s oppressive domination. This is shown on the one hand by a boy who watches over his father in his sickbed wishing to free himself from his father’s domineering presence; and on the other, a biblical Isaac who frees himself from Abraham’s intent to kill his own son.

About Isaak

What is Isaak about?

Based on a painting by Rembrandt, “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” the film is a meditation on the complex relations between fathers and sons. In two parallel stories, a son’s desire to be free is shown as he struggles from his father’s oppressive domination. This is shown on the one hand by a boy who watches over his father in his sickbed wishing to free himself from his father’s domineering presence…

When was Isaak released?

Isaak was released on December 25, 1993.

How long is Isaak?

Isaak runs 9 minutes.

Who directed Isaak?

Isaak was directed by Nick Deocampo.

Who is in the cast of Isaak?

The cast of Isaak includes Tony Mabesa (Abraham / Father), Khris Isaak (Isaak / Son), Rem Santiago (Angel), Raul Regalado (The Judge) and Len Ag-Santos (The General).

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