Summary
Pepe Diokno's TEDxADMU talk discusses the state of Philippine cinema, highlighting its struggles and unique characteristics, exemplified by the metaphor of bananas being the only fruit with a heart.
Highlights
The Unique Heart of Philippine Cinema
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Pepe Diokno uses the metaphor of bananas being the only fruit with a heart in the Philippines to describe the unique and often undervalued essence of Philippine cinema. He suggests that despite its perceived simplicity or commonality (like bananas), it possesses a deep, intrinsic heart that sets it apart.