Paru-Parong Bukid (1939)
- Country
- Philippines
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This film is tied to a traditional Filipino folk song that was adapted from an older Spanish-era tune. The story follows a character whose life is reflected in the lyrics of this well-known music. It was originally released as a soundtrack to a movie with the same title.
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What happens
Paru-Parong Bukid is a traditional "Kutang-Kutang" Filipino folk music which originated from "Mariposa Bella", a Filipino song in Spanish originated in the 1890s. The song "Mariposa Bella" was composed during the time of American invasion of the Philippines. In 1938, "Mariposa Bella" was totally forgotten when "Paru-Parong Bukid" was released as a soundtrack of a film of the same title. The Tagalog rendition was composed by Felipe de León. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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