Holy Wood (2003)
The film illustrates the philosophy of “giving back” to nature, and documents the pinugo, the unique system of sustainable land cultivation developed by the Ifugao to take equal account of forest management and rice growing.This diary film also turns into a travelogue when a group of woodcarvers embark on a trip to Japan to the Takedera temple where they transform a 250-year-old tree, which had been struck by a lightning bolt, into a totem pole.
Director: Kidlat Tahimik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Screenplay
Country: Philippines
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Holy Wood about?
- The film illustrates the philosophy of “giving back” to nature, and documents the pinugo, the unique system of sustainable land cultivation developed by the Ifugao to take equal account of forest management and rice growing.This diary film also turns into a travelogue when a group of woodcarvers embark on a trip to Japan to the Takedera temple where they transform a 250-year-old tree, which had been struck by a lightning bolt, into a totem pole.
- Who directed Holy Wood?
- Holy Wood was directed by Kidlat Tahimik.
- How long is Holy Wood?
- Holy Wood has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
- What genre is Holy Wood?
- Holy Wood is a Documentary film.
- Where was Holy Wood produced?
- Holy Wood was produced in Philippines.