Bliss Cua Lim
The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema
The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema
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Bliss Cua Lim's book explores the crisis-ridden history of Philippine film archiving, highlighting the improvisational creativity of audiovisual archivists and collectors. It shows how archival practices of making do can inspire alternative theoretical and historical approaches to cinema, examining formal state and corporate archives, restorations, and informal efforts.
Format: Hardback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2024
Publisher: Duke University Press
Bliss Cua Lim delves into the intricate and crisis-ridden history of Philippine film archiving, encompassing a tale of lost films, limited access, and collapsed archives. By drawing upon cultural policy, queer and feminist theory, materialist media studies, and postcolonial historiography, Lim offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges faced by Philippine audiovisual archives. Instead of disparaging these archives in comparison to their counterparts in the global North, The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema showcases how archival practices of making do can inspire alternative theoretical and historical approaches to cinema.
Lim's examination spans formal state and corporate archives, delving into the restoration of the last nitrate film and the preservation of a star-studded lesbian classic. Additionally, she explores archiving during the Marcos dictatorship, highlighting the efforts of both informal archival initiatives. These include a cinephilic video store specializing in vintage Tagalog classics, a microcuratorial initiative for experimental films, and guerilla screenings for rural Visayan audiences. Throughout her study, Lim underscores the improvisational creativity of audiovisual archivists, collectors, advocates, and amateurs who embrace imperfect access in the face of inhospitable conditions.
The Archival Afterlives of Philippine Cinema offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of film preservation and archiving in a region with a rich cinematic heritage. By highlighting the resilience and ingenuity of those who work tirelessly to preserve and access films, Lim contributes to a broader understanding of the role of archives in shaping our understanding of cinema and its historical significance.
Weight: 572g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781478021001
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