In celebration of the one-hundred and forty-ninth anniversary of the birth of Andres Bonifacio, we might recall a Tagalog fun rhyme about him that is part of our childhood memories. One of the most popular versions of this rhyme follows:
"Andres Bonifacio, 'atapang 'a tao.
'Aputol 'a kamay, hindi 'atakbo.
'Aputol 'a paa, hindi 'atakbo.
'Apugot 'a ulo, hindi 'atakbo.
'Aputol a uten, atakbo atulin."
TRANSLATION:
"Andres Bonifacio, a brave person
His hand gets cut off, he does not run.
His foot gets cut off, he does not run.
His head gets cut off, he does not run.
His penis gets cut off, he runs very fast."
Another version alters the last two lines:
"Andres Bonifacio, 'atapang 'a tao.
'Aputol 'a kamay, hindi 'atakbo.
'Aputol 'a paa, hindi 'atakbo.
'Apatak 'a kalamansi, 'Atakbo atulin.'
TRANSLATION:
"Andres Bonifacio, a brave person
His hand gets cut off, he does not run.
His foot gets cut off, he does not run.
With a drop of calamansi, he runs very fast."
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Friday, November 30, 2012
"Supremo" (2012): A Biographical Film about Andres Bonifacio
Today we celebrate the one-hundred and forty-ninth anniversary of the birth of Andres Bonifacio, Known as "The Great Plebeian," Bonifacio was a founder and Supreme Leader of the Katipunan, revolutionary society during the late 19th century.
As Filipinos commemorate Bonifacio's heroism it was an opportune time that Alternative Vision Cinema and Strawdogs Studio Productions partnered in making Supremo, a biographical film about Andres Bonifacio. According to the film's Facebook page, the film depicts Andres Bonifacio as husband, brother, soldier and a revolutionary hero.
Under the direction of Richard V. Somes, Supremo has Alfred Vargas in the title role. Other cast members include Mon Confiado, Nicco Manalo, Alex Vincent Medina, Edmon Romawac, Shielbert Manuel, Lehner Mendoza, Manu Respall, Jeff Fernandez, Banjo Romero, Alex Cabodil, Nica Naval and Hermie Concepcion.
Following is the trailer for Supremo:
As Filipinos commemorate Bonifacio's heroism it was an opportune time that Alternative Vision Cinema and Strawdogs Studio Productions partnered in making Supremo, a biographical film about Andres Bonifacio. According to the film's Facebook page, the film depicts Andres Bonifacio as husband, brother, soldier and a revolutionary hero.
Under the direction of Richard V. Somes, Supremo has Alfred Vargas in the title role. Other cast members include Mon Confiado, Nicco Manalo, Alex Vincent Medina, Edmon Romawac, Shielbert Manuel, Lehner Mendoza, Manu Respall, Jeff Fernandez, Banjo Romero, Alex Cabodil, Nica Naval and Hermie Concepcion.
Following is the trailer for Supremo:
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