Part of the Super 8 Forum at Ateneo’s Areté, Pelikulambo integrates into Roxlee’s reenactment and sequel to his cult classic 1980s short film Tronong Puti (White Throne). Rooted in the ethos of communal filmmaking—a collaborative mode of production where multiple creators contribute to the artistic process—the project merges experimental cinema with live performance and socio-political commentary.
Set during a time of war, Tronong Puti centers on a fictional cult that worships the toilet bowl as a symbol of civilization’s ingenuity. Decades later, its sequel, Tronong Pula: Make Film Not War, revisits this absurdist narrative to confront contemporary global conflicts. The sequel transforms into a performative protest, echoing a call for peace and a ceasefire between Palestine and Israel, underscored by the urgent plea: “Stop the Killing.”
Within this expanded framework, Pelikulambo serves as a reflective motif—an emblem of cyclical history and transitional thresholds. It navigates the recurring patterns of violence and resistance, anchoring the film’s message within both personal and collective memory.
