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Screening Schillebeeckx This page intentionally left blank Screening Schillebeeckx Theology and Third Cinema in Dialogue Antonio D.Sison Foreword by Robert J.Schreiter SCREENINGSCHILLEBEECKX © Antonio D.Sison,2006. Foreword copyright © Robert J.Schreiter,2006 Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2006 978-1-4039-7516-4 All rights reserved.No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. First published in 2006 by PALGRAVE MACMILLAN™ 175 Fifth Avenue,New York,N.Y.10010 and Houndmills,Basingstoke,Hampshire,England RG21 6XS Companies and representatives throughout the world. PALGRAVE MACMILLAN is the global academic imprint of the Palgrave Macmillan division of St.Martin’s Press,LLC and of Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. Macmillan® is a registered trademark in the United States,United Kingdom and other countries.Palgrave is a registered trademark in the European Union and other countries. ISBN 978-1-349-53576-7 ISBN 978-0-230-60210-6 (eBook) DOI 10.1057/9780230602106 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Sison,Antonio D. Screening Schillebeeckx :theology and third cinema in dialogue / Antonio D.Sison. p.cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-1-349-53576-7 1.Motion pictures––Religious aspects.2.Motion pictures––Political aspects––Developing countries.3.Schillebeeckx,Edward,1914– I.Title. PN1995.5.S625 2006 791.43(cid:2)682––dc22 2006044751 A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. Design by Newgen Imaging Systems (P) Ltd.,Chennai,India. First edition:November 2006 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To Edward Schillebeeckx, the “happy theologian.” For the inspiration, the respectful listening, and the wise counsel— “To Antonio, be also a ‘happy theologian.’” This page intentionally left blank Contents Acknowledgments ix Foreword by Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S. xi Introduction 1 Part I Cinematic Principle 1 The Concept of Third Cinema 11 2 Exploring National Dimensions of Third Cinema 35 3 Films from a Virtual Geography of Third Cinema 63 Part II Theological Principle 4 Political Holiness: The Eschatological Perspective of Schillebeeckx 85 Part III Creative Crossings 5 The Crystallization of Political Holiness in Third Cinema 149 Conclusion: The New Stained Glass Window 183 Notes 185 Bibliography 219 Index 229 This page intentionally left blank Acknowledgments I consider myself blessed to have had the incalculable experience of pitching tent in three continents in a span of six years. That said, I wish to give a modest tribute to the intercontinental “conspiracy of grace” that helped birth this book. Philippines: Kidlat Tahimik, independent filmmaker and nationalist, whose films taught me more about being Filipino than the history books I’ve read. And special thanks to him for granting me permission to use a screen capture from his film Perfumed Nightmare. Christina Astorga and Victoria Parco, former colleagues at the Ateneo de Manila Theology Department, who were always helpful along the way. Maryhill School of Theology in Manila for my early theological training. Jose “Ka Joe” de Mesa for his insightful review of my research work. Bo Sanchez and Shepherd’s Voice Publications (SVP) for the unselfish support. Reeya Lucero and Randy Aquino, true friends who were ready to help despite the geographical distance. My parents, who inspire me with their guileless simplicity and honesty––Anthony Q. Sison, the good judge of San Carlos City, Pangasinan; and Josephine D. Sison, who became a barrister while rearing a brood of six. My biased virtual cheering squad: my siblings and their respective families. My sister Patricia Sison-Arroyo, the consummate multi-tasker, deserves credit for often volunteering to be my arms and legs on the other shore. The Netherlands: The Faculty of Theology of the Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen (now Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen) for supporting my four-year doctoral programme. Toine van den Hoogen and Emille Poppe, who supervised my graduate research work. The late Emeritus Professor Theo Beemer for all our open-minded intellectual conversations.
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