BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons
May 01, 2021 · 43m
Director
Micaela TobinOverview
Bakunawa rose from the ocean, so mesmerized by the light of the seven moons that she devoured them all. Dismayed, the people emerged, making noise and begging Bakunawa to give them back the moonlight. Bakunawa agreed and returned the seventh moon back into the sky, thus creating the first lunar eclipse. Part sonic ritual, part diasporic storytelling, "BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons" is an experimental opera-film based on Micaela Tobin's critically-acclaimed album of the same name that reclaims the pre-colonial mythology of the Philippines back from centuries of violent, colonial erasure.
Cast of BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons
Crew of BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons
About BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons
What is BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons about?
Bakunawa rose from the ocean, so mesmerized by the light of the seven moons that she devoured them all. Dismayed, the people emerged, making noise and begging Bakunawa to give them back the moonlight. Bakunawa agreed and returned the seventh moon back into the sky, thus creating the first lunar eclipse. Part sonic ritual, part diasporic storytelling, "BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons" is an…
When was BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons released?
BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons was released on May 1, 2021.
How long is BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons runs 43 minutes.
Who directed BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons was directed by Micaela Tobin.
Who is in the cast of BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons?
The cast of BAKUNAWA: Opera of the Seven Moons includes Micaela Tobin (Bakunawa), Christopher Florendo (Babaylan) and Maria Maea (Ancestor / Weaver).