Ato
1982
Philippines
12 minutes
undetermined
In the villages of the Bontoc Igoroc, who live in the mountains in the Philippines, the old make up the village council, called Ato. It is the council’s responsibility to direct the village activities and the celebration of the rites. An old man tells of the group’s customs ans explains the meaning of the purification ceremonies.
Production :
Asian Center University of the Philippines
Asian Center University of the Philippines
Distribution :
Asian Center University of the Philippines
Asian Center University of the Philippines
Editing :
Joseph R. Fortin
Joseph R. Fortin
Sound :
Nonoy Dadnas
Nonoy Dadnas
Photography :
Joseph R. Fortin
Joseph R. Fortin