by CALIMLIM, Noli R.
2013-11406
The lady of the controversial thousands
pair of shoes. The “First Lady” of former President Ferdinand Marcos (and its
dictatorship). But how do we actually know the “Iron Butterfly” except from
these overrated traits and idioms?
Directed by Ramona S. Diaz and was
released first in 2003, the documentary film Imelda was attempted not to be publicized by the protagonist
herself for she thought it will not make
her image pleasant. This kind scenario just shows off not her kindness but
vanity, the real Imelda Marcos.
The film showed
three points of views about Imelda, namely – from herself, from the people
close to her, and from the people who got affiliated with her politics.
For her, she
was no other than the kind one, convincing herself that she actually does everything
for the good of the people and for the betterment of the country. She tries to
relive her own created world full of narcissistic idea for she believed she acquires
such level of beauty. The view of people close to her was kind of directed into
two sides, either doubting the things she can potentially do or continued to
defend and support her about different issues thrown to her. However, the
people who got involved in her life because of politics strongly disagree from
what she actually thinks of herself.
The film
also showed off most of the notable works of Imelda, the establishment of
impressive buildings around the city. People tend to insult her having edifice
complex especially for hospitals leaving the idea that these buildings was
truly useful for us up to present. As one of the leading hospitals, it has
served patients continually with the best physician available in the country. A
center like the Cultural Center of the Philippines was also put together by her
a still functional for holding events and ceremonies up to now.
It may be
unnoticeable at first glance, I do believe that the Marcos regime has did a
great part in making our country a great one, but then, this noble might be
easily neglected upon making such ruthless acts.
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