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The Devil of Comparisons
The Devil of Comparisons

The Devil of Comparisons

A Very Long Short Film

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The Devil of Comparisons (original title: El Demonio de las Comparaciones), was a 30-hour black & white silent film from 1929 by Narding Salome Exelsio (1883-1949). It explores the cyclical lives, deaths, and rebirths of Jose Rizal and his characters (played by hitherto unidentified actors) in a wasteland ruled by demons.

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Released

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Tagalog

Runtime

595 mins

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0/10

Release Date

25 September 2022

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Lav Diaz

Lav Diaz

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