K[U]ADRADO

 

K[U]ADRADO


This short film is part of the Eksena: Cinema Quarantine (COVID-19 FILMMAKERS’ DIARIES), as what I’ve noticed in this short film, I believed the guy is representing the poor amidst the pandemic. At first it was all boredom, trying to find things to do in the 4 walls of the house, until he’s just waiting for something or looking in the chair. Then I remember during the quarantine, each family should put a chair outside the house waiting for the “ayuda” that the Government is providing and I can see how hard to just stay in the house wondering what the other day might bring, with the hope of finding an end to this horrible pandemic.

 

When I watched this I learn about 2 things, first and foremost everyone is struggling during this pandemic most especially the fringe in the society. A lot of people lost their jobs just waiting for the support of the Government and worrying everyday where to get the food and money to survive every day. The second one is that it helps me realized that I am very much blessed, even though we struggle too but still I should be thankful because we still at least eat 3 times a day and still survive and we have a wonderful time with our family because we got to stay at the house, unlike other people who’s been locked out in other places due to work, etc. This film reminds me to be thankful every day, pray that this will soon end and do not lose hope that someday everything will be back to what they’ve used to.

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