A Marxist Analysis of the Movie Third World Romance

Jonathan Dave P. Ayala; Louie Villanueva

doi:10.48017/dj.v10i1.3157

Authors

Jonathan Dave P. Ayala Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Louie Villanueva Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9242-5430

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48017/dj.v10i1.3157

Keywords:

Marxist Analysis, Class struggle, Exploitation, Asynchronous Classes, Capitalists, Social conditions

Abstract

This study provides a Marxist analysis of Dwein Ruedas Baltazar's film Third World Romance. It aims to uncover the deeper meanings within the film’s dialogues and scenes, particularly focusing on the struggles of Filipino individuals from marginalized communities as they search for stable employment to achieve financial security and meet their daily needs. The analysis highlights the class struggle and the exploitation of the working class by capitalists, especially in their pursuit of fair wages and equitable labor practices. Additionally, the study critiques how resilience is often romanticized as a coping mechanism in the face of personal challenges, masking the underlying social issues. Through the characters of Alvin and Britney, the film offers a realistic portrayal of the socio-economic conditions still affecting many Filipinos today. This Marxist critique serves as a lens through which recurring societal problems such as inequality, exploitation, and economic hardship are examined.

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Author Biographies

Jonathan Dave P. Ayala , Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

0009-0004-6635-9662; Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, ayalajonathandave@gmail.com

Louie Villanueva, Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

0000-0002-9242-5430; Mariano Marcos State University, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, lbvillanueva@mmsu.edu.ph

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