Screening Schillebeeckx: Theology and Third Cinema in Dialogue

237 Pages·2006·1.415 MB·English

by  Antonio D. Sison (auth.)

Screening Schillebeeckx
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Screening Schillebeeckx
Theology and Third Cinema
in Dialogue
Antonio D.Sison
Foreword by Robert J.Schreiter
SCREENINGSCHILLEBEECKX
© Antonio D.Sison,2006.
Foreword copyright © Robert J.Schreiter,2006
Softcover reprint of the hardcover 1st edition 2006 978-1-4039-7516-4
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Sison,Antonio D.
Screening Schillebeeckx :theology and third cinema in dialogue /
Antonio D.Sison.
p.cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-349-53576-7
1.Motion pictures––Religious aspects.2.Motion pictures––Political
aspects––Developing countries.3.Schillebeeckx,Edward,1914– I.Title.
PN1995.5.S625 2006
791.43(cid:2)682––dc22 2006044751
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First edition:November 2006
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To Edward Schillebeeckx, the “happy theologian.”
For the inspiration,
the respectful listening,
and the wise counsel—
“To Antonio, be also a ‘happy theologian.’”
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Contents
Acknowledgments ix
Foreword by Robert J. Schreiter, C.PP.S. xi
Introduction 1
Part I Cinematic Principle
1 The Concept of Third Cinema 11
2 Exploring National Dimensions
of Third Cinema 35
3 Films from a Virtual Geography of Third Cinema 63
Part II Theological Principle
4 Political Holiness: The Eschatological Perspective
of Schillebeeckx 85
Part III Creative Crossings
5 The Crystallization of Political Holiness in Third Cinema 149
Conclusion: The New Stained Glass Window 183
Notes 185
Bibliography 219
Index 229
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Acknowledgments
I consider myself blessed to have had the incalculable experience of
pitching tent in three continents in a span of six years. That said, I
wish to give a modest tribute to the intercontinental “conspiracy of
grace” that helped birth this book.
Philippines:
Kidlat Tahimik, independent filmmaker and nationalist, whose
films taught me more about being Filipino than the history books I’ve
read. And special thanks to him for granting me permission to use a
screen capture from his film Perfumed Nightmare.
Christina Astorga and Victoria Parco, former colleagues at the
Ateneo de Manila Theology Department, who were always helpful
along the way.
Maryhill School of Theology in Manila for my early theological
training.
Jose “Ka Joe” de Mesa for his insightful review of my research
work.
Bo Sanchez and Shepherd’s Voice Publications (SVP) for the
unselfish support.
Reeya Lucero and Randy Aquino, true friends who were ready to
help despite the geographical distance.
My parents, who inspire me with their guileless simplicity and
honesty––Anthony Q. Sison, the good judge of San Carlos City,
Pangasinan; and Josephine D. Sison, who became a barrister while
rearing a brood of six. My biased virtual cheering squad: my siblings
and their respective families. My sister Patricia Sison-Arroyo, the
consummate multi-tasker, deserves credit for often volunteering to be
my arms and legs on the other shore.
The Netherlands:
The Faculty of Theology of the Katholieke Universiteit Nijmegen
(now Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen) for supporting my four-year
doctoral programme. Toine van den Hoogen and Emille Poppe, who
supervised my graduate research work. The late Emeritus Professor
Theo Beemer for all our open-minded intellectual conversations.