Isaak (1993)
Based on a painting by Rembrandt, “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” the film is a meditation on the complex relations between fathers and sons. In two parallel stories, a son’s desire to be free is shown as he struggles from his father’s oppressive domination. This is shown on the one hand by a boy who watches over his father in his sickbed wishing to free himself from his father’s domineering presence; and on the other, a biblical Isaac who frees himself from Abraham’s intent to kill his own son.
Director: Nick Deocampo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: December 25, 1993
Cast
- Tony Mabesa - Abraham / Father
- Khris Isaak - Isaak / Son
- Rem Santiago - Angel
- Raul Regalado - The Judge
- Len Ag-Santos - The General
- Ricky Orellana - The Pope
- Norman Garcia - The Man
- Evelyn Vargas - The Woman
- Carlo Roxas - The Child
Screenplay
Cinematography: Yam Laranas
Editing: Ricky Orellana
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Nick Deocampo
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Isaak about?
- Based on a painting by Rembrandt, “The Sacrifice of Isaac,” the film is a meditation on the complex relations between fathers and sons. In two parallel stories, a son’s desire to be free is shown as he struggles from his father’s oppressive domination. This is shown on the one hand by a boy who watches over his father in his sickbed wishing to free himself from his father’s domineering presence; and on the other, a biblical Isaac who frees himself from Abraham’s intent to kill his own son.
- Who directed Isaak?
- Isaak was directed by Nick Deocampo.
- Who stars in Isaak?
- Isaak stars Tony Mabesa, Khris Isaak, Rem Santiago, Raul Regalado, Len Ag-Santos, Ricky Orellana.
- How long is Isaak?
- Isaak has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Isaak?
- Isaak is a Drama film.