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The Book of Paradise Has No Author (2025)
Directed by Ross Lipman
· 1h 22m
In this eclectic spin on the concert film, Ross Lipman transforms footage of one of his celebrated live documentary performances into a new video essay that's at once an archaeological dig and a riveting history. Its underlying subject is the origin of civilization - as comprised entirely of media clips. In the summer of 1971 Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos announced the discovery of a tribe of primitive cave dwellers who had lived in complete isolation for thousands of years in the rain forest of Mindanao. The Tasaday indigenous group represented a chance to witness firsthand the roots of our culture, and to explore the very essence of humanity. They also-as we learn-offered Marcos and his cronies a unique political opportunity.
Crew
- Director
- Ross Lipman
- Writer
- Ross Lipman
- Editor
- Ross Lipman
Details
- Release date
- 2025-07-08
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Original language
- EN