Two films duel for last word on brutal Marcos Sr era in Philippines
Katips: The Movie tells story of those who fought for democracy while Maid in Malacañang offers view pushed by Marcos dynasty
The fight for who gets to tell the final version of the Philippines’ history has opened a new front, with two polarising films offering different versions of the past released in cinemas.
One tells the story of student activists living under the brutal regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The other examines the dictator’s last days in power from his family’s perspective.