Celso and Cora (1983)
A documentary of a young couple and their two children living in a squatter settlement in the Philippine capital, Manila. Rather than just a report on poverty, this is a universal story of people experiencing everyday events with a mixture of humor, irritation, weariness, and courage. Cora and Celso make a living selling cigarettes at night outside a downtown hotel in defiance of City regulations. The film follows their lives over a three-month period, beginning with Cora's attempt to find a new room for the family after they have been evicted from their previous home. Later, Celso and Cora face a crisis in their own relationship aggravated by the stresses of their daily life.
Director: Gary Kildea
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: February 5, 1983
Editing: Gary Kildea
Production: Ronin Films, Australian Film Commission, Canadian Filmmakers' Distribution Centre, First Run Features, Icarus Films
Country: Australia
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Gary Kildea
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Celso and Cora about?
- A documentary of a young couple and their two children living in a squatter settlement in the Philippine capital, Manila. Rather than just a report on poverty, this is a universal story of people experiencing everyday events with a mixture of humor, irritation, weariness, and courage. Cora and Celso make a living selling cigarettes at night outside a downtown hotel in defiance of City regulations. The film follows their lives over a three-month period, beginning with Cora's attempt to find a new room for the family after they have been evicted from their previous home. Later, Celso and Cora face a crisis in their own relationship aggravated by the stresses of their daily life.
- Who directed Celso and Cora?
- Celso and Cora was directed by Gary Kildea.
- How long is Celso and Cora?
- Celso and Cora has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is Celso and Cora?
- Celso and Cora is a Documentary film.
- Where was Celso and Cora produced?
- Celso and Cora was produced in Australia.