One rainy night, a xerox operator meets a mysterious woman in a dark, passionate tale of duplicating fates and identities.. .
"Seroks", an intriguing digital indie film by Ed Lejano, will have its UP premiere on February 28 (Wed.) at the UPFI Cine Adarna with screening times at 5 & 7pm.
The pyschological drama, a production of Cinema One Originals, makes use of the film noir style and fuses elements of the thriller, in conveying a recurring pattern of duplicating events that reflect the film's title.
Set in the vibrant world of Recto, Juliana Palermo plays the mysterious woman who moves into a boarding house above a xerox shop. Palermo's femme fatale character soon encounters the xerox operator who works below her (played by Neil Ryan Sese).
As the story unfolds, its diverse, offbeat characters get intertwined into a mosaic of human experience where they all seem to meet a similar "xeroxed" fate. Set amidst contemporary realities of piracy as it tackles the nature of destiny and identities, whether genuine or fake... this is the intriguing world of "Seroks".
For ticket information, please contact UPFI Cine Adarna at 9263640 or text Kriz 09209450344.
"Seroks has a sense of experimentation both in visuals and narrative, ultimately allowing different stories to be told in different ways."
--Yonina Chan, Manila Bulletin
"One of the more interesting entries in this year's Cinema One Digital Film Fest...the production is an exhilarating mishmash of themes - convoluted sex, violence, drama, romance, fate, and the human mind."
--Rito Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer
"SEROKS" (112 min. Rated PG-13) Starring Juliana Palermo, Neil Ryan Sese, Lauren Novero, Soliman Cruz, Alchris Galura, Ramon Bautista. Dyal Chowdhary. Bong Aragon. Gerry Cornejo, Mystika & Maria Isabel Lopez.
Director/Writer: Ed lejano.
Line Producer: Amor Olaguer.
Cinematographer: Neil Daza.
Production Design: Bianca Dadivas.
Art Director: Ching Danseco.
Assistant Director: Lorna Sanchez.
Screenplay Co-Writer: Lye Candelaria.
Musical Scorer: Nani Naguit.
Production Co-Managers: Kriz Gazmen & KC Pamintuan.
Editor: Amrei Dizon/Vitalstrats Creative Solutions.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
HEREMIAS screening
National Arts Month will screen Lav Diaz' 9 hour epic film, Heremias.
Feb. 27, Tue, 10AM at NCCA Camera Obscura gallery.
Free admission!
Feb. 27, Tue, 10AM at NCCA Camera Obscura gallery.
Free admission!
Monday, February 26, 2007
Cinekatipunan screenings
THIS WEEK AT CINEKATIPUNAN
26 February – 3 March 2007
The personal and political interweave in this week's
CineKatipunan programme. Cultural workers alliance
ARREST GLORIA delivers the opening salvo for the 2007
election season with a program on the Artists Vote
Against Electoral Fraud and Violence on February 26
and 28. Watch artists as they "vote [with] poetry,
music, and other works for genuinely clean and
peaceful elections this year and beyond [and] against
all who have benefited from the vicious cycle of
electoral fraud and violence".
The ARREST Gloria! Program will be conducted back to
back with a screening of The Fourth World War on
Monday, February 26 (to be presented by Tom Tulathon),
while Ruelo Lozendo, Luis Quirino, Tad Ermitano, and
Rox Lee will close the month with the finale to the
SINEKALYE series.
CineKatipunan also welcomes Women's Month this March
with an early documentary on the lives of Filipina
workers by Ditsi Carolino and a film on the life of
the late visual artist Pacita Abad by Milo Sogueco on
March 1 and 2, respectively. March 2, visiting
Canadian producer Barry Lazar will also personally
present the film Chez Shwartz by Garry Beitel and will
be available for interaction with the audience. Young
Filipina film-makers Tey Clamor, Sol Garcia,Tanya
Jamon, Dohna Sarmiento, Joy Domingo, Ging Flores,
Rianne Hill Soriano, and Vivian Limpin will present
their debut works in this Saturday's First Films
programme.
26 February (Monday):
Big Noise: THE FOURTH WORLD WAR (Presented by
TomTulathon)To be Followed by ARREST Program
5pm Screening of THE FOURTH WORLD WAR
6pm - 9:30pm Poetry and Music by Bobby Balingit, Lourd
de Veyra, Jess Santiago, Vim Nadera, Kilometer 64
Poetry Group, Datu's Tribe, Agaw Agimat, Anak ni Aling
Juana, Republika de Lata, and Tolongues Death Squad
The Fourth World War
From the front-lines of conflicts in Mexico,
Argentina, South Africa, Palestine, Korea, 'the North'
from Seattle to Genova, and the 'War on Terror' in New
York, Afghanistan, and Iraq. It is the story of men
and women around the world who resist being
annihilated in this war. ??While our airwaves are
crowded with talk of a new world war, narrated by
generals and filmed from the noses of bombs, the human
story of this global conflict remains untold. " The
Fourth World War" brings together the images and
voices of the war on the ground. It is a story of a
war without end and of those who resist. The product
of over two years of filming on the inside of
movements on five continents, " The Fourth World War"
is a film that would have been unimaginable at any
other moment in history. Directed by the makers of
"This Is What Democracy Looks Like" and "Zapatista",
produced through a global network of independent media
and activist groups, it is a truly global film from
our global movement.
Independetnt publisher Chaithawat (Tom) Tulathon is an
Asian Public Intellectuals (API) fellow from Thailanf
and editorial staff of Fah-Diew-Kan (Same Sky) and a
member of the independent Labor Center Thai Labour
Solidarity Committee. He has been in the Philippines
since July 2006 for a research project on labor
contractualization.
27 February (Tuesday): SINEKALYE 4 program
X FOR 4
SHAMAN by Ruelo Lozendo
TRUE BLUE by Luis Quirino
HULIKOTEKAN by Tad Ermitaño
LIZARD by Rox Lee
28 February (Wednesday):
Tudla Productions: BANTA NG BAYAN To be followed by
ARREST Program
5:30pm Screening of BANTA NG BAYAN a film by TUDLA
?6pm - 9:30pm Poetry and Music by Cynthia Alexander,
Bayang Barrios, Dr. Bien Lumbera, Vivian LImpin,
Peryodiko, Rockbato, Gapos, Traumaligno, and The
Brockas
1 March (Thursday)
Ditsi Carolino: MULA PABRIKA HANGGANG FUKUOKA
Mula Pabrika Hanggang Fukuoka
A trilogy on the plight
of Filipina workers. Elsa works long hours in a
garment sweatshop, spends the night at the picketline
and barely squeezes family time in between. Veng is an
independent filmmaker who tries her luck as "TNT" in
Tokyo. By day, she goes around photographing and
filming. By night, she is a karaoke bar hostess. In
Fukuoka, three Pinays give meaning to the term
"Japayuki." Emily, Marlene and Kay who are all married
to Japanese nationals reveal their stories as
entertainers in Fukuoka's red light district.
2 March (Friday)
Milo Sogueco: GROOVY: THE COLORS OF PACITA ABAD
Garry Beitel: CHEZ SCHWARTZ (to be presented by
Visiting Canadian Producer Barry Lazar)
Chez Scwartz
Chez Schwartz takes us inside a year in the life of
Schwartz's Deli – the 75-year-old landmark on
Montreal's historic Main. Filmed through changing
seasons, Chez Schwartz is an evocative, cinematic
portrait of a small spunky deli known worldwide
equally for its atmosphere and smoked meat.Through
observational vignettes, we come to know the men of
Schwartz's: the waiters and busboys, meat cutters and
grill men who have become fixtures of the deli – some
for as long as 40 years. Most are immigrants from
Portugal, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
While they serve generously stacked sandwiches, fries,
pickles and cherry colas to an array of local and
international patrons, we discover how a legendary
institution transforms their lives. We also meet
another group of men: the panhandlers who have
stationed themselves at the front entrance for the
past 15 years and earn their livelihood from the
deli's patrons. ??As these stories interweave, we
become immersed in the restaurant's culture and daily
rituals. Lush and sensual cinematography follows the
daily preparation and consumption of spiced smoked
meat and condiments. Our camera moves between
privileged revelations of character and simple
gastronomy as we capture the magic of a classic 'hole
in the wall' packed with atmosphere and dynamism.
??Garry Beitel is a Montreal based documentary
filmmaker. His probing portraits of individuals and
communities have been broadcast on Canadian television
for over 20 years, winning national and international
awards. He works primarily in Canada – both in English
and French - but has also made films in West Africa,
South America and Mexico. His acclaimed Bonjour!
Shalom! won three Gémeaux awards including Best Quebec
Documentary (1991). Garry has an MA in Film and
Communications from McGill University where he has
been a Faculty Lecturer (since 1988) teaching courses
on Documentary Film and Cultural Studies.
3 March (Saturday): FIRST FILMS programme ?First works
by young film-makers Tey Clamor, Sol Garcia,Tanya
Jamon, Dohna Sarmiento, Joy Domingo, Ging Flores,
Rianne Hill Soriano, and Vivian Limpin
Among the works to be shown in this program are:
Silig
A person decides to "end it all". What would be the
best way to do it? Silig searches for answers.
Vivian N. Limpin is a graduate of B.A. Malikhaing
Pagsulat sa Filipino (Creative Writing in Filipino)
from the University of the Philippines in 1995. She
has published poems, essays, short stories, feature
articles and scripts in various magazines, newspapers,
comics, and books for NGO's, written and translated
plays and vignettes for TROPA (Teatro, Pelikula, Arte)
and other production groups. She has also expanded her
poetry readings into performance poetry. She was a
Writing Fellow for Drama in the 22 nd UP National
Writers Workshop in 1994, and for Poetry in Filipino
in the 19th Cornelio Faigao Writers Workshop in 2002.
She was also a fellow in the 2002-2003 Rio Alma Poetry
Clinic, and has won a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial
Award for Literature for Poetry in Filipino in 1995.
Her first solo experimental animation film, "Silíg",
has been screened in different film and art events
locally and abroad, including the 10th Singapore
International Film Festival in 1997, Arkipelago
Filipino-American Film Festival in New York in 1998,
Kita Mo Fil-Am Indie Film Festival in San Francisco in
2000, and Blowin' Up a Spot Film Festival in Texas and
MadCat International Women's Film Festival in San
Francisco in 2005. It was produced by the NCCA, MFI,
Kodak Philippines, and PIA, 16 mm, 7.26 min, 1996.
Aninag
"Aninag" ("Light's Play") is Rianne Hill Soriano's
first film after graduating from the University of the
Philippines Film Institute. This 35mm short feature is
a film grant from the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts. In this film, Isabel journeys in a dream
world with her new mystical friends "Saya" (Happiness)
and "Pag-asa" (Hope) in an attempt to overcome her
isolation due to her blindness.
This short film plunges into the domain of a blind
girl and her struggle to overcome her fear and
depression. It promotes hope against the setback of
interests of the incapacitated, the frustrated, and
the depressed, who tend to lose hope because of the
tribulations that come into their lives. The film
provides particular appeal to the children audience.
Most of the film stocks came from Kodak Philippines
through the filmmaker's prize as Kodak Film Awardee
2003 of the University of the Philippines Film
Institute with her thesis film "Karsel" ("Prison").
"Aninag" competed at the New York International
Independent Film and Video Festival 2005 and the Louis
Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival 2006. It
also won 3rd Place at the PBO (Philippine Box Office)
Digitales Film Contest, a film competition by Viva
Entertainment's PBO cable channel. The film was also
exhibited at the New York Filipino Film Festival 2005,
Cinema Purgatoryo 2005, Pelikula at Lipunan Film
Festival 2005, and the Pi Omicron Independent Film
Festival 2005. It was also selected for the UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization) Audio-Visual E-Platform and the
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market.
About Cinekatipunan
Mag:net Café's entire second floor
is transformed into a movie house Monday to Saturday
from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Filmmakers, film students, and
film lovers are able to watch films uninterruptedly
for an hour and half, with talks and fora occasionally
preceding the screenings. Foreign films are shown on
Mondays, films on gender and human rights on Tuesdays,
experimental/video art films on Wednesdays, critically
acclaimed films by emerging and established filmmakers
on Thursdays and Fridays and films by campus-based
filmmakers on Saturdays (which precedes Campusition
Nights, the Saturday gigs of campus-based bands).
??While the film screenings are free, viewers are
encouraged to make voluntary contributions for the
honoraria of the filmmakers. Cinekatipunan programs
precede Mag:net Café's nightly holding of Live
Performances by well-known and emerging bands and
musicians. For schedule of screenings:
www.magnet.com.ph.
26 February – 3 March 2007
The personal and political interweave in this week's
CineKatipunan programme. Cultural workers alliance
ARREST GLORIA delivers the opening salvo for the 2007
election season with a program on the Artists Vote
Against Electoral Fraud and Violence on February 26
and 28. Watch artists as they "vote [with] poetry,
music, and other works for genuinely clean and
peaceful elections this year and beyond [and] against
all who have benefited from the vicious cycle of
electoral fraud and violence".
The ARREST Gloria! Program will be conducted back to
back with a screening of The Fourth World War on
Monday, February 26 (to be presented by Tom Tulathon),
while Ruelo Lozendo, Luis Quirino, Tad Ermitano, and
Rox Lee will close the month with the finale to the
SINEKALYE series.
CineKatipunan also welcomes Women's Month this March
with an early documentary on the lives of Filipina
workers by Ditsi Carolino and a film on the life of
the late visual artist Pacita Abad by Milo Sogueco on
March 1 and 2, respectively. March 2, visiting
Canadian producer Barry Lazar will also personally
present the film Chez Shwartz by Garry Beitel and will
be available for interaction with the audience. Young
Filipina film-makers Tey Clamor, Sol Garcia,Tanya
Jamon, Dohna Sarmiento, Joy Domingo, Ging Flores,
Rianne Hill Soriano, and Vivian Limpin will present
their debut works in this Saturday's First Films
programme.
26 February (Monday):
Big Noise: THE FOURTH WORLD WAR (Presented by
TomTulathon)To be Followed by ARREST Program
5pm Screening of THE FOURTH WORLD WAR
6pm - 9:30pm Poetry and Music by Bobby Balingit, Lourd
de Veyra, Jess Santiago, Vim Nadera, Kilometer 64
Poetry Group, Datu's Tribe, Agaw Agimat, Anak ni Aling
Juana, Republika de Lata, and Tolongues Death Squad
The Fourth World War
From the front-lines of conflicts in Mexico,
Argentina, South Africa, Palestine, Korea, 'the North'
from Seattle to Genova, and the 'War on Terror' in New
York, Afghanistan, and Iraq. It is the story of men
and women around the world who resist being
annihilated in this war. ??While our airwaves are
crowded with talk of a new world war, narrated by
generals and filmed from the noses of bombs, the human
story of this global conflict remains untold. " The
Fourth World War" brings together the images and
voices of the war on the ground. It is a story of a
war without end and of those who resist. The product
of over two years of filming on the inside of
movements on five continents, " The Fourth World War"
is a film that would have been unimaginable at any
other moment in history. Directed by the makers of
"This Is What Democracy Looks Like" and "Zapatista",
produced through a global network of independent media
and activist groups, it is a truly global film from
our global movement.
Independetnt publisher Chaithawat (Tom) Tulathon is an
Asian Public Intellectuals (API) fellow from Thailanf
and editorial staff of Fah-Diew-Kan (Same Sky) and a
member of the independent Labor Center Thai Labour
Solidarity Committee. He has been in the Philippines
since July 2006 for a research project on labor
contractualization.
27 February (Tuesday): SINEKALYE 4 program
X FOR 4
SHAMAN by Ruelo Lozendo
TRUE BLUE by Luis Quirino
HULIKOTEKAN by Tad Ermitaño
LIZARD by Rox Lee
28 February (Wednesday):
Tudla Productions: BANTA NG BAYAN To be followed by
ARREST Program
5:30pm Screening of BANTA NG BAYAN a film by TUDLA
?6pm - 9:30pm Poetry and Music by Cynthia Alexander,
Bayang Barrios, Dr. Bien Lumbera, Vivian LImpin,
Peryodiko, Rockbato, Gapos, Traumaligno, and The
Brockas
1 March (Thursday)
Ditsi Carolino: MULA PABRIKA HANGGANG FUKUOKA
Mula Pabrika Hanggang Fukuoka
A trilogy on the plight
of Filipina workers. Elsa works long hours in a
garment sweatshop, spends the night at the picketline
and barely squeezes family time in between. Veng is an
independent filmmaker who tries her luck as "TNT" in
Tokyo. By day, she goes around photographing and
filming. By night, she is a karaoke bar hostess. In
Fukuoka, three Pinays give meaning to the term
"Japayuki." Emily, Marlene and Kay who are all married
to Japanese nationals reveal their stories as
entertainers in Fukuoka's red light district.
2 March (Friday)
Milo Sogueco: GROOVY: THE COLORS OF PACITA ABAD
Garry Beitel: CHEZ SCHWARTZ (to be presented by
Visiting Canadian Producer Barry Lazar)
Chez Scwartz
Chez Schwartz takes us inside a year in the life of
Schwartz's Deli – the 75-year-old landmark on
Montreal's historic Main. Filmed through changing
seasons, Chez Schwartz is an evocative, cinematic
portrait of a small spunky deli known worldwide
equally for its atmosphere and smoked meat.Through
observational vignettes, we come to know the men of
Schwartz's: the waiters and busboys, meat cutters and
grill men who have become fixtures of the deli – some
for as long as 40 years. Most are immigrants from
Portugal, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia.
While they serve generously stacked sandwiches, fries,
pickles and cherry colas to an array of local and
international patrons, we discover how a legendary
institution transforms their lives. We also meet
another group of men: the panhandlers who have
stationed themselves at the front entrance for the
past 15 years and earn their livelihood from the
deli's patrons. ??As these stories interweave, we
become immersed in the restaurant's culture and daily
rituals. Lush and sensual cinematography follows the
daily preparation and consumption of spiced smoked
meat and condiments. Our camera moves between
privileged revelations of character and simple
gastronomy as we capture the magic of a classic 'hole
in the wall' packed with atmosphere and dynamism.
??Garry Beitel is a Montreal based documentary
filmmaker. His probing portraits of individuals and
communities have been broadcast on Canadian television
for over 20 years, winning national and international
awards. He works primarily in Canada – both in English
and French - but has also made films in West Africa,
South America and Mexico. His acclaimed Bonjour!
Shalom! won three Gémeaux awards including Best Quebec
Documentary (1991). Garry has an MA in Film and
Communications from McGill University where he has
been a Faculty Lecturer (since 1988) teaching courses
on Documentary Film and Cultural Studies.
3 March (Saturday): FIRST FILMS programme ?First works
by young film-makers Tey Clamor, Sol Garcia,Tanya
Jamon, Dohna Sarmiento, Joy Domingo, Ging Flores,
Rianne Hill Soriano, and Vivian Limpin
Among the works to be shown in this program are:
Silig
A person decides to "end it all". What would be the
best way to do it? Silig searches for answers.
Vivian N. Limpin is a graduate of B.A. Malikhaing
Pagsulat sa Filipino (Creative Writing in Filipino)
from the University of the Philippines in 1995. She
has published poems, essays, short stories, feature
articles and scripts in various magazines, newspapers,
comics, and books for NGO's, written and translated
plays and vignettes for TROPA (Teatro, Pelikula, Arte)
and other production groups. She has also expanded her
poetry readings into performance poetry. She was a
Writing Fellow for Drama in the 22 nd UP National
Writers Workshop in 1994, and for Poetry in Filipino
in the 19th Cornelio Faigao Writers Workshop in 2002.
She was also a fellow in the 2002-2003 Rio Alma Poetry
Clinic, and has won a Don Carlos Palanca Memorial
Award for Literature for Poetry in Filipino in 1995.
Her first solo experimental animation film, "Silíg",
has been screened in different film and art events
locally and abroad, including the 10th Singapore
International Film Festival in 1997, Arkipelago
Filipino-American Film Festival in New York in 1998,
Kita Mo Fil-Am Indie Film Festival in San Francisco in
2000, and Blowin' Up a Spot Film Festival in Texas and
MadCat International Women's Film Festival in San
Francisco in 2005. It was produced by the NCCA, MFI,
Kodak Philippines, and PIA, 16 mm, 7.26 min, 1996.
Aninag
"Aninag" ("Light's Play") is Rianne Hill Soriano's
first film after graduating from the University of the
Philippines Film Institute. This 35mm short feature is
a film grant from the National Commission for Culture
and the Arts. In this film, Isabel journeys in a dream
world with her new mystical friends "Saya" (Happiness)
and "Pag-asa" (Hope) in an attempt to overcome her
isolation due to her blindness.
This short film plunges into the domain of a blind
girl and her struggle to overcome her fear and
depression. It promotes hope against the setback of
interests of the incapacitated, the frustrated, and
the depressed, who tend to lose hope because of the
tribulations that come into their lives. The film
provides particular appeal to the children audience.
Most of the film stocks came from Kodak Philippines
through the filmmaker's prize as Kodak Film Awardee
2003 of the University of the Philippines Film
Institute with her thesis film "Karsel" ("Prison").
"Aninag" competed at the New York International
Independent Film and Video Festival 2005 and the Louis
Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival 2006. It
also won 3rd Place at the PBO (Philippine Box Office)
Digitales Film Contest, a film competition by Viva
Entertainment's PBO cable channel. The film was also
exhibited at the New York Filipino Film Festival 2005,
Cinema Purgatoryo 2005, Pelikula at Lipunan Film
Festival 2005, and the Pi Omicron Independent Film
Festival 2005. It was also selected for the UNESCO
(United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural
Organization) Audio-Visual E-Platform and the
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Market.
About Cinekatipunan
Mag:net Café's entire second floor
is transformed into a movie house Monday to Saturday
from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Filmmakers, film students, and
film lovers are able to watch films uninterruptedly
for an hour and half, with talks and fora occasionally
preceding the screenings. Foreign films are shown on
Mondays, films on gender and human rights on Tuesdays,
experimental/video art films on Wednesdays, critically
acclaimed films by emerging and established filmmakers
on Thursdays and Fridays and films by campus-based
filmmakers on Saturdays (which precedes Campusition
Nights, the Saturday gigs of campus-based bands).
??While the film screenings are free, viewers are
encouraged to make voluntary contributions for the
honoraria of the filmmakers. Cinekatipunan programs
precede Mag:net Café's nightly holding of Live
Performances by well-known and emerging bands and
musicians. For schedule of screenings:
www.magnet.com.ph.
Pelikuletran
"PELIKULETRAN 2007 HAS ARRIVED"
Communication Department of Colegio de San Juan de Letran will have its annual Pelikuletran where it showcases talents of Senior Communication Arts students in making short films.
Six short films will be shown on February 26-March 01 at LETRAN GROUNDS, MURALLA ST., INTRAMUROS, MANILA
"PANAKOBA"
Written and directed by Mike Canlas
Starring Fernando Magaling with a special participation of Cesar Montano
Ramwen specializes in terrorizing kids, and is known to be the best in the business. Everything goes well until an Indian urban legend brings him back to his own childhood fears, that will serve as his toughest challenge yet.
"PANAKOBA" trailer
"GATAS NG PUSA, KATAS NG KALIKASAN"
Written by Sheng Constantino
Directed by Dwein Baltazar
Starring Giselle Sanchez, Mark Christian Dumdum, Jonas Camposagrado, Ephraim Lance Robles, Maria Katrina Oledan and Clee Nette Caddi
Three kids - Shapiro, Bulang and Marina get a first taste of stardom when they were casted for a new cat milk commercial. During the shoot, they get to see Eba Bituin in the flesh, the beautiful and glamorous actress they all admire and start making up assumptions on how a star should behave to achieve god-like status.
Gatas ng Pusa:Katas ng Kalikasan trailer
"ELLIPTICAL ROAD"
Written and directed by Ace York Mercado
Starring Perry Escaño, Choy Roldan, Janelle Dagaas, Rico Del Rosario,
Sheila Hollon, Andrea Gregorio, Ces Aldaba and Bernard Fulgencio
Joaquin Cervantes, a successful businessman lives a comfortable life with his loving wife and son. Everything seems to be perfect but he feels something is missing. At night, he would get strange dreams of his past, leading him to a startling realization.
"ELLIPTICAL ROAD" trailer
"SUTANA"
Written and directed by Arminda Linaja
Starring John Cundangan, Therese Carlos, Robert Diamson and Emmanuel Geslani
A seminarian takes on a journey of temptation and sin as he is about to take his vow. It's a test of faith between the divine and the carnal, the righteous and the unjust, wherein he must summon his strength to choose which life to lead.
"SUTANA"trailer
"L"
Written and directed by Mads Santos
Starring PJ Lanot, Sandy Francisco, Bernard Catindig, Mark Padilla and Brian Javier
Kiko is a young urban professional working at a small accounting firm. He fancies Chloe, her boss' secretary but his reputation as the office loser does not warrant a second look from her. What must he do to gain respect and get the girl of his dreams?
"L" trailer
"METRO"
Written and directed by Marvin Delgado
Starring James Lomahan, Hubert Posadas, Joana Pe, Canareen Tin, Malone Daytiquez, Cherry Malvar, George Gonzales and Nex Agustin
Roger, an overseas worker for ten years is forced to return home and drive his father's taxi after the latter suffered a stroke. At the wheel, he gets re-oriented to the country he once knew and learns how time has indeed changed.
"METRO" trailer
Ticket cost is only Php 20.00.
Schedule of screening:
11 am - AVR hall
1 pm - mezanine hall
1.30 pm - quezon hall
2 pm - AVR hall
4 pm - mabini hall
4.30 pm - quezon hall
Communication Department of Colegio de San Juan de Letran will have its annual Pelikuletran where it showcases talents of Senior Communication Arts students in making short films.
Six short films will be shown on February 26-March 01 at LETRAN GROUNDS, MURALLA ST., INTRAMUROS, MANILA
"PANAKOBA"
Written and directed by Mike Canlas
Starring Fernando Magaling with a special participation of Cesar Montano
Ramwen specializes in terrorizing kids, and is known to be the best in the business. Everything goes well until an Indian urban legend brings him back to his own childhood fears, that will serve as his toughest challenge yet.
"PANAKOBA" trailer
"GATAS NG PUSA, KATAS NG KALIKASAN"
Written by Sheng Constantino
Directed by Dwein Baltazar
Starring Giselle Sanchez, Mark Christian Dumdum, Jonas Camposagrado, Ephraim Lance Robles, Maria Katrina Oledan and Clee Nette Caddi
Three kids - Shapiro, Bulang and Marina get a first taste of stardom when they were casted for a new cat milk commercial. During the shoot, they get to see Eba Bituin in the flesh, the beautiful and glamorous actress they all admire and start making up assumptions on how a star should behave to achieve god-like status.
Gatas ng Pusa:Katas ng Kalikasan trailer
"ELLIPTICAL ROAD"
Written and directed by Ace York Mercado
Starring Perry Escaño, Choy Roldan, Janelle Dagaas, Rico Del Rosario,
Sheila Hollon, Andrea Gregorio, Ces Aldaba and Bernard Fulgencio
Joaquin Cervantes, a successful businessman lives a comfortable life with his loving wife and son. Everything seems to be perfect but he feels something is missing. At night, he would get strange dreams of his past, leading him to a startling realization.
"ELLIPTICAL ROAD" trailer
"SUTANA"
Written and directed by Arminda Linaja
Starring John Cundangan, Therese Carlos, Robert Diamson and Emmanuel Geslani
A seminarian takes on a journey of temptation and sin as he is about to take his vow. It's a test of faith between the divine and the carnal, the righteous and the unjust, wherein he must summon his strength to choose which life to lead.
"SUTANA"trailer
"L"
Written and directed by Mads Santos
Starring PJ Lanot, Sandy Francisco, Bernard Catindig, Mark Padilla and Brian Javier
Kiko is a young urban professional working at a small accounting firm. He fancies Chloe, her boss' secretary but his reputation as the office loser does not warrant a second look from her. What must he do to gain respect and get the girl of his dreams?
"L" trailer
"METRO"
Written and directed by Marvin Delgado
Starring James Lomahan, Hubert Posadas, Joana Pe, Canareen Tin, Malone Daytiquez, Cherry Malvar, George Gonzales and Nex Agustin
Roger, an overseas worker for ten years is forced to return home and drive his father's taxi after the latter suffered a stroke. At the wheel, he gets re-oriented to the country he once knew and learns how time has indeed changed.
"METRO" trailer
Ticket cost is only Php 20.00.
Schedule of screening:
11 am - AVR hall
1 pm - mezanine hall
1.30 pm - quezon hall
2 pm - AVR hall
4 pm - mabini hall
4.30 pm - quezon hall
Friday, February 23, 2007
Film Toque, Pelikusina and Cinepares
Roxlee and Tado will do a film lecture in a cooking show set up. FILM TOQUE is the closing forum for Pelikusina: A menu of photography, film and video. With eight cameras hanging, from the 8mm to the minidv's, maverick filmmaker, Roxlee, and indie favorite, Tado, will explain the history and evolution of the camera.
Aside from Film Toque, it will also be the culmination of Cinepares: A comparative film festival which screens 20th and 21st century films, highlighting its parallels and differences and reminding us of the "continuity of cinematic past and present". Closing films would be 35mm Man (2007) by the Icon of Philippine Underground Cinema: Roxlee.
35 mm Man is about a man wrapped in 33 mm film negatives promoting very commercial cinemas vs. digital cinemas and advocating independent digital movies. It is also the last film starring Elmo Reodico, one of the most prominent actors in the indie scene.
Film Toque, Biglang Yaman and 35mm Man will be shown on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Kamera Obskura gallery, NCCA, Intramuros, Manila. Screening starts at 1:30PM. Free admission. For more details, contact Kristine at 0927-9799193
Aside from Film Toque, it will also be the culmination of Cinepares: A comparative film festival which screens 20th and 21st century films, highlighting its parallels and differences and reminding us of the "continuity of cinematic past and present". Closing films would be 35mm Man (2007) by the Icon of Philippine Underground Cinema: Roxlee.
35 mm Man is about a man wrapped in 33 mm film negatives promoting very commercial cinemas vs. digital cinemas and advocating independent digital movies. It is also the last film starring Elmo Reodico, one of the most prominent actors in the indie scene.
Film Toque, Biglang Yaman and 35mm Man will be shown on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Kamera Obskura gallery, NCCA, Intramuros, Manila. Screening starts at 1:30PM. Free admission. For more details, contact Kristine at 0927-9799193
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Alliance Française de Manille screening
Alliance Française de Manille
Vipère au poing
(Viper in the Fist)
a film by Philippe de Broca
(French version, with English subtitles)
2004, 100 minutes
Le Coude Rouge Restaurant is open before and after the film screening
Alliance Ondeo Auditorium
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 8:30 PM
(Free Admission)
Critic Review:
“ fine acting and an ambiance that feels authentic ”
- David Nusair of Reel Film Reviews
“ Viper In The Fist is a handsomely mounted, ultimately predictable French film that nevertheless competently entertains with its lush visuals and terrific performances… it's easily recommended as a family-friendly rental ". - dvdtalk.com
Genre: Drama
Cast:
Catherine Frot .... Paule "Folcoche" Rézeau
Jacques Villeret .... Jacques Rézeau
Richard Bremmer .... Abbé Traquet
Sabine Haudepin .... Tante Thérèse
Jules Sitruk .... Jean Rézeau
Cherie Lunghi .... Miss Chilton; and more
Synopsis:
A cry of hatred and revolt, Vipère au poing is adopted from one of the most famous and popular child-hood-themed novels in French literature. Largely autobiographical, it tells on the tragical-comic mode of the violent and ruthless fight of a ten year old child against his own mother in the midst of a declining upper-middle class family at the end of the 1920s.
For more information, please contact:
Alliance Française de Manille
209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street),
Bel-Air 2, Makati City. 1209 Philippines.
Tels: 895-7585 / 895-7441 Fax: 899-3654 e-mail: info@alliance.ph
Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
Vipère au poing
(Viper in the Fist)
a film by Philippe de Broca
(French version, with English subtitles)
2004, 100 minutes
Le Coude Rouge Restaurant is open before and after the film screening
Alliance Ondeo Auditorium
Wednesday, February 21, 2007, 8:30 PM
(Free Admission)
Critic Review:
“ fine acting and an ambiance that feels authentic ”
- David Nusair of Reel Film Reviews
“ Viper In The Fist is a handsomely mounted, ultimately predictable French film that nevertheless competently entertains with its lush visuals and terrific performances… it's easily recommended as a family-friendly rental ". - dvdtalk.com
Genre: Drama
Cast:
Catherine Frot .... Paule "Folcoche" Rézeau
Jacques Villeret .... Jacques Rézeau
Richard Bremmer .... Abbé Traquet
Sabine Haudepin .... Tante Thérèse
Jules Sitruk .... Jean Rézeau
Cherie Lunghi .... Miss Chilton; and more
Synopsis:
A cry of hatred and revolt, Vipère au poing is adopted from one of the most famous and popular child-hood-themed novels in French literature. Largely autobiographical, it tells on the tragical-comic mode of the violent and ruthless fight of a ten year old child against his own mother in the midst of a declining upper-middle class family at the end of the 1920s.
For more information, please contact:
Alliance Française de Manille
209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street),
Bel-Air 2, Makati City. 1209 Philippines.
Tels: 895-7585 / 895-7441 Fax: 899-3654 e-mail: info@alliance.ph
Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
IMAHE NASYON screening
IMAHE NASYON WILL HAVE ITS REGULAR RUN ON
FEB.21-27 AT THE indieSINE ROBINSON'S GALLERIA
view trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j4Oinb8dAY
"WHAT HAPPENED AFTER 1986?"
20 YEARS. 20 FILMS. 20 FILMMAKERS. 1 NATION.
IMAHE NASYON… a groundbreaking, conceptual omnibus film by 20
alternative filmmakers who were tasked to present their personal
visions on national issues. It is underlined by a conceptual question
asked by line producers Jon Red & Carol Bunuan-Red:
"How do you see the past 20 years?"
In 2006, IMAHE NASYON attempts to answer the question.
That question also became a thematic and uniting thread across the
films, but each film is made of different cinematic genres that is
representative of the filmmaker's style, stressing the concept that in
spite of individual visions we share the same goal: to depict a
truthful image of the nation.
The omnibus project was conceptualized by Jon and Carol in
commemoration of Edsa 1, a political revolution that changed their
generation forever. It is also a celebration of the struggle and
growth of Philippine Independent Cinema which, in essence, is a
cultural revolution only now gaining public acceptance.
A unique and common element in IMAHE NASYON is rising Indie actor PING MEDINA
who is featured in all the 20 films. He represents the next
generation who will play a crucial role in the direction of the nation
and its image.
Imahe Nasyon was directed by Poklong Anading, Emman Dela Cruz, Yeye
Calderon, Neil Daza, Lav Diaz, Tad Ermitaño, Mes de Guzman, Rox Lee,
Topel Lee, Milo Paz, Robert Quebral, Ellen Ramos, Raymond Red, R.A.
Rivera, Lyle Sacris, EJ Salcedo, Sig Sanchez, Dennis Empalmado, Ogi
Sugatan, Paolo Villaluna
FEB.21-27 AT THE indieSINE ROBINSON'S GALLERIA
view trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9j4Oinb8dAY
"WHAT HAPPENED AFTER 1986?"
20 YEARS. 20 FILMS. 20 FILMMAKERS. 1 NATION.
IMAHE NASYON… a groundbreaking, conceptual omnibus film by 20
alternative filmmakers who were tasked to present their personal
visions on national issues. It is underlined by a conceptual question
asked by line producers Jon Red & Carol Bunuan-Red:
"How do you see the past 20 years?"
In 2006, IMAHE NASYON attempts to answer the question.
That question also became a thematic and uniting thread across the
films, but each film is made of different cinematic genres that is
representative of the filmmaker's style, stressing the concept that in
spite of individual visions we share the same goal: to depict a
truthful image of the nation.
The omnibus project was conceptualized by Jon and Carol in
commemoration of Edsa 1, a political revolution that changed their
generation forever. It is also a celebration of the struggle and
growth of Philippine Independent Cinema which, in essence, is a
cultural revolution only now gaining public acceptance.
A unique and common element in IMAHE NASYON is rising Indie actor PING MEDINA
who is featured in all the 20 films. He represents the next
generation who will play a crucial role in the direction of the nation
and its image.
Imahe Nasyon was directed by Poklong Anading, Emman Dela Cruz, Yeye
Calderon, Neil Daza, Lav Diaz, Tad Ermitaño, Mes de Guzman, Rox Lee,
Topel Lee, Milo Paz, Robert Quebral, Ellen Ramos, Raymond Red, R.A.
Rivera, Lyle Sacris, EJ Salcedo, Sig Sanchez, Dennis Empalmado, Ogi
Sugatan, Paolo Villaluna
METROPOLIS screening
Sining, Pelikula at Kasaysayan (SPeaK) FIlm Festival
presents
METROPOLIS
(with live score by Rubber Inc.)
21 February 2007, 5pm
Faculty Center Conference Room, UP Diliman
Tickets: P50
The Goethe-Institute Manila joins the celebrations of 110 Years of Cinema in the Philippines by holding a special screening of the renowned 1927 film "Metropolis". The film, directed by Fritz Lang, opens the Sining, Pelikula at Kasaysayan (SPeaK) FIlm Festival, organized by the Mowelfund Film Institute in cooperation with the UNESCO "Memory of the World" Philippine Committee and the UP Department of Art Studies.
Incidentally, the festival will also serve as the launch for the Philippine chapter of the "Memory of the World" Committee, which recognizes and preserves the world's documentary heritage. In 2001, "Metropolis" became the very first film to be committed to UNESCO's "Memory of the World" Register.
The film is set in the year 2026, when the population is divided into two groups: the Thinkers, who enjoy and live in a futuristic city of splendor, and the Workers, who lead an archaic slave existence underground. Freder, son of the city's mastermind, sees the inhumane working conditions subjected to those living underground and abandons his privileged life to join the oppressed workers in a revolt. Widely considered the first science fiction film ever made, "Metropolis" is Fritz Lang's most popular and most celebrated film. It will be screened with a live score to be performed by electronic group Rubber Inc.
presents
METROPOLIS
(with live score by Rubber Inc.)
21 February 2007, 5pm
Faculty Center Conference Room, UP Diliman
Tickets: P50
The Goethe-Institute Manila joins the celebrations of 110 Years of Cinema in the Philippines by holding a special screening of the renowned 1927 film "Metropolis". The film, directed by Fritz Lang, opens the Sining, Pelikula at Kasaysayan (SPeaK) FIlm Festival, organized by the Mowelfund Film Institute in cooperation with the UNESCO "Memory of the World" Philippine Committee and the UP Department of Art Studies.
Incidentally, the festival will also serve as the launch for the Philippine chapter of the "Memory of the World" Committee, which recognizes and preserves the world's documentary heritage. In 2001, "Metropolis" became the very first film to be committed to UNESCO's "Memory of the World" Register.
The film is set in the year 2026, when the population is divided into two groups: the Thinkers, who enjoy and live in a futuristic city of splendor, and the Workers, who lead an archaic slave existence underground. Freder, son of the city's mastermind, sees the inhumane working conditions subjected to those living underground and abandons his privileged life to join the oppressed workers in a revolt. Widely considered the first science fiction film ever made, "Metropolis" is Fritz Lang's most popular and most celebrated film. It will be screened with a live score to be performed by electronic group Rubber Inc.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
ROME AND JULIET screenings
For those who've been wondering if there are still screenings of Connie Macatuno's film Rome and Juliet which stars Mylene Dizon and Andrea del Rosario, here are the remaining scheds at the Robinson's Galleria Cinema 3:
Feb 19 and 20
1:30pm, 4:20pm, 7:10pm, 10:00pm
Feb 19 and 20
1:30pm, 4:20pm, 7:10pm, 10:00pm
Monday, February 19, 2007
Cinekatipunan this week
THIS WEEK AT CINEKATIPUNAN
19-24 February 2007 (Monday to Saturday)
Cinekatipunan opens this week with selections from
Filipino-American directors with FLIP SHORTS. Tudla
Productions presents a take on Philippine social
realism in their depiction of the current-day
Philippine National Railways and its surrounding
communities. Chabet's Choice for Wednesday is a
documentary on the life of mail-art and performance
artist Ray Johnson. Sinekalye presents new
documentaries on sites of contradictions: Sagada's
rituals, the Guimaras oil spill, and the perya
(carnival). Friday's pick is a horror film by Khavn,
Three Days of Darkness, while Saturday showcases short
student works from UP and UST-based film
organizations.
19 February (Monday)
FLIP SHORTS (Films by Fil-American Directors)
Michael Sandoval, and Keith Sicat
20 February (Tuesday)
Tudla Productions: DAANG BAKAL
To be presented by Jewel Maranan
Daang Bakal (24:10 mins.)
A video-documentary on the devastation brought about
by the Philippine National Railways Modernization and
Rehabilitation Program to the lives and livelihood of
thousands of urban poor residents living alongside the
railroad tracks. The persistence of the situation that
has forced people to reside along the PNR's tracks and
face demolition attempts points to how the national
government's road to progress remains a "danger zone"
for the marginalized.
21 February (Wednesday)
CHABET'S CHOICE
John Walter and Andrew Moore: HOW TO DRAW A BUNNY
HOW TO DRAW A BUNNY (90 mins.)
A documentary on the life of Ray Johnson, pioneer
mail-art and performance artist, who committed suicide
in early 1995. Famous for his trademark "bunny"
signature, Johnson made his name primarily as a
producer of abstract paintings and collages built on
iconic images from the pop culture world around him.
The film provides a generous sampling of Johnson's
work, along with interviews with counterculture
friends and supporters who often seem more bizarre and
"out there" than Johnson himself reportedly was. The
film faces self-imposed limits on just how revelatory
it can end up being.
22 February (Thursday)
SINEKALYE 3 - NEW DOCS
Joy Domingo: PERYA
Ruel Bimuyag and Tommy Hafalla: SEDEY
Ligaya Domingo: Perya
Sedey (documentary/ 30min./ video/ 2007)
Sedey is a private ritual made by the ammam-a (council
of elders) of Sagada where they visit, repair and
clean the old camps used by their ancestors to secure
the boundaries of Sagada and protect its umili
(people). The performance of the Sedey has no exact
schedule, it is only done when a community suffering
is attributed to ancestral spirits to be fed and
visited
HUNA-HUNA (by Wilfred Galila/ documentary/ 7min./
video/ 2006)
Meaning consciousness in Hiligaynon, Huna-huna is an
advocacy for Mother Earth battling with the
nightmarish effects of the oil spill disaster in
Guimaras. It attempts to extend more conscious efforts
to do something about the tragedy. Part of the omnibus
film project Guimaras: Films from the Oil Spill.
PERYA (Sneak Preview)
by Ligaya Domingo/ documentary/ 30min./ video/ 2007
Perya, or as in the easiest way we can associate with
any word, the 'carnival' but not quite. Yes, perya
with its binggo bazaar, tangaan, ferry's wheel and
cotton candies not to mention the mugs and
a-plate-a-peso shot at the tanggaan. Where did the
magic go? Probably gone with the Fiesta Carnival as
soon as Enchanted kingdom came. Then again where is
the live chicken-eating man or the fire-eating man or
the serena? Perya is a documentary about a group of
peryante (people working in perya). Where they move
from one town to another to another as they scrounge
their ways through the very travels of beginnings and
endings of every new site of every new fiesta that
presides their presence Every new site is just another
splendor. Every new site just another backyard for
just another night.
23 February (Friday)
Khavn: THREE DAYS OF DARKNESS (Tatlong Araw Ng
Kadiliman)
Liza, Shereen, & Mika are trapped inside their house
when the apocalyptic prophecy happens. Khavn draws on
the Book of Revelation for one of the most frightening
phenomenon prophesied to happen. Three girls are
trapped in their home as the Three Days of Darkness
descend on the Earth and they must cope and try to
fend off the demons that have come to take them. A
chilling vision of God's Wrath or of people imposing
God's Wrath on one another, the film frightens with
its questions as much as it does with its visuals.
24 February (Saturday)
UP SILIP, UP CAST and UST Moving Concepts
Short films by student film-makers from the University
of the Philippines and University of Santo Tomas.
Held Mondays to Saturdays at Mag:net Café Katipunan,
Cinekatipunan screenings start at 5:30 PM. While the
film screenings are free, viewers are encouraged to
make voluntary contributions for the honoraria of the
featured filmmakers. For questions or comments about
Cinekatipunan write to sinag_haraya@yahoo.com.
Cinekatipunan programs precede Mag:net Café's nightly
holding of Live Performances by well-known and
emerging bands and musicians. Mag:net Café is located
along Katipunan Avenue (fronting Miriam and Ateneo) in
Quezon City. For more inquiries please call 9293191 or
email magnetcafekatips@yahoo.com.ph or visit
www.magnet.com.ph.
19-24 February 2007 (Monday to Saturday)
Cinekatipunan opens this week with selections from
Filipino-American directors with FLIP SHORTS. Tudla
Productions presents a take on Philippine social
realism in their depiction of the current-day
Philippine National Railways and its surrounding
communities. Chabet's Choice for Wednesday is a
documentary on the life of mail-art and performance
artist Ray Johnson. Sinekalye presents new
documentaries on sites of contradictions: Sagada's
rituals, the Guimaras oil spill, and the perya
(carnival). Friday's pick is a horror film by Khavn,
Three Days of Darkness, while Saturday showcases short
student works from UP and UST-based film
organizations.
19 February (Monday)
FLIP SHORTS (Films by Fil-American Directors)
Michael Sandoval, and Keith Sicat
20 February (Tuesday)
Tudla Productions: DAANG BAKAL
To be presented by Jewel Maranan
Daang Bakal (24:10 mins.)
A video-documentary on the devastation brought about
by the Philippine National Railways Modernization and
Rehabilitation Program to the lives and livelihood of
thousands of urban poor residents living alongside the
railroad tracks. The persistence of the situation that
has forced people to reside along the PNR's tracks and
face demolition attempts points to how the national
government's road to progress remains a "danger zone"
for the marginalized.
21 February (Wednesday)
CHABET'S CHOICE
John Walter and Andrew Moore: HOW TO DRAW A BUNNY
HOW TO DRAW A BUNNY (90 mins.)
A documentary on the life of Ray Johnson, pioneer
mail-art and performance artist, who committed suicide
in early 1995. Famous for his trademark "bunny"
signature, Johnson made his name primarily as a
producer of abstract paintings and collages built on
iconic images from the pop culture world around him.
The film provides a generous sampling of Johnson's
work, along with interviews with counterculture
friends and supporters who often seem more bizarre and
"out there" than Johnson himself reportedly was. The
film faces self-imposed limits on just how revelatory
it can end up being.
22 February (Thursday)
SINEKALYE 3 - NEW DOCS
Joy Domingo: PERYA
Ruel Bimuyag and Tommy Hafalla: SEDEY
Ligaya Domingo: Perya
Sedey (documentary/ 30min./ video/ 2007)
Sedey is a private ritual made by the ammam-a (council
of elders) of Sagada where they visit, repair and
clean the old camps used by their ancestors to secure
the boundaries of Sagada and protect its umili
(people). The performance of the Sedey has no exact
schedule, it is only done when a community suffering
is attributed to ancestral spirits to be fed and
visited
HUNA-HUNA (by Wilfred Galila/ documentary/ 7min./
video/ 2006)
Meaning consciousness in Hiligaynon, Huna-huna is an
advocacy for Mother Earth battling with the
nightmarish effects of the oil spill disaster in
Guimaras. It attempts to extend more conscious efforts
to do something about the tragedy. Part of the omnibus
film project Guimaras: Films from the Oil Spill.
PERYA (Sneak Preview)
by Ligaya Domingo/ documentary/ 30min./ video/ 2007
Perya, or as in the easiest way we can associate with
any word, the 'carnival' but not quite. Yes, perya
with its binggo bazaar, tangaan, ferry's wheel and
cotton candies not to mention the mugs and
a-plate-a-peso shot at the tanggaan. Where did the
magic go? Probably gone with the Fiesta Carnival as
soon as Enchanted kingdom came. Then again where is
the live chicken-eating man or the fire-eating man or
the serena? Perya is a documentary about a group of
peryante (people working in perya). Where they move
from one town to another to another as they scrounge
their ways through the very travels of beginnings and
endings of every new site of every new fiesta that
presides their presence Every new site is just another
splendor. Every new site just another backyard for
just another night.
23 February (Friday)
Khavn: THREE DAYS OF DARKNESS (Tatlong Araw Ng
Kadiliman)
Liza, Shereen, & Mika are trapped inside their house
when the apocalyptic prophecy happens. Khavn draws on
the Book of Revelation for one of the most frightening
phenomenon prophesied to happen. Three girls are
trapped in their home as the Three Days of Darkness
descend on the Earth and they must cope and try to
fend off the demons that have come to take them. A
chilling vision of God's Wrath or of people imposing
God's Wrath on one another, the film frightens with
its questions as much as it does with its visuals.
24 February (Saturday)
UP SILIP, UP CAST and UST Moving Concepts
Short films by student film-makers from the University
of the Philippines and University of Santo Tomas.
Held Mondays to Saturdays at Mag:net Café Katipunan,
Cinekatipunan screenings start at 5:30 PM. While the
film screenings are free, viewers are encouraged to
make voluntary contributions for the honoraria of the
featured filmmakers. For questions or comments about
Cinekatipunan write to sinag_haraya@yahoo.com.
Cinekatipunan programs precede Mag:net Café's nightly
holding of Live Performances by well-known and
emerging bands and musicians. Mag:net Café is located
along Katipunan Avenue (fronting Miriam and Ateneo) in
Quezon City. For more inquiries please call 9293191 or
email magnetcafekatips@yahoo.com.ph or visit
www.magnet.com.ph.
PELIKUSINA
Cooking Up
Palatable Dishes
This February
PELIKUSINA (Cinema Paraiso 4): A confluence of film, photography and video will be held from February 1-25 in celebration of the National Arts Month 2007 at Robinson's Galleria INDIE SINE and the NCCA Auditorium in Manila. The Independent Filmmakers Multi-purpose Cooperative (IFC), commissioned by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), has come up with tasty treats that would surely satisfy the taste buds of all audiences: from the indies to the mainstream audience- young and old alike!
Foto Binalot
>The gallery of NCCA will be turned into a camera obscura by renowned filmmaker Raymond Red. The exhibit starts on February 1.
Sining Bidyo-ke
>A six-piece video art exhibit by leading media artists Gerardo Tan, Gary Pastrano, Poklong Anading, Cocoy Lumbao, Karina Escay/ Moshe Landanga, and Rembrandt Vocalan. Video monitors and projections will be used to create optical trompe l'oeil videos.
CINEPARES (see attached schedule)
>A comparative film festival showcasing 20th and 21st century films, highlighting parallels and differences in approaches to cinema. One of the pairs to be featured would be Eddie Romero’s Ang Ating Pag-ibig, which he directed in 1953, alongside his latest feature, Faces of Love, his first film in digital format, which he made in 2006.
Videolog
>Lectures by celebrated filmmakers and personalities, including a lecture-cum-screening of Tad Ermitaño’s travels in Japan.
Film Toque
>A film lecture in a cooking show set-up featuring Roxlee and Tado.
For more details, call/ text 09274799193, 09173705454. E-mail ifc_nam2007@yahoo.com.ph or ifc_nam2007@yahoogroups.com.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Sarong Banggi
NCCA's Arts Month program PELIKUSINA presents
"Sarong Banggi"
Feb 17, 9:30pm
Robinson's Galeria Cinema 1
Starring URIAN Best Actress Jaclyn Jose and newcomer Angelo Ilagan, "Sarong Banggi" is set in one usual city night where two gentle souls meet--a birthday boy and an jaded, friendly prostitute.
Ticket Prices: P100 (regular) P80 (student)
"Sarong Banggi"
Feb 17, 9:30pm
Robinson's Galeria Cinema 1
Starring URIAN Best Actress Jaclyn Jose and newcomer Angelo Ilagan, "Sarong Banggi" is set in one usual city night where two gentle souls meet--a birthday boy and an jaded, friendly prostitute.
Ticket Prices: P100 (regular) P80 (student)
Saturday Night FEEver: UP Gets Banned
“Long Live Philippine Cinema!” by multi-award winning independent film director Raya Martin made its debut at the recently concluded 2007 International Film Festival of Rotterdam, together with his feature-length film Autohystoria and shorts Life Projections, and Rambling From the Sea. He also received the seventh Prince Claus Fund Film Grant for the CineMart 2007 Project Independencia (Cinematografica Independiente en Filipinas, Philippines).
The 2004 Cinemanila International Film Festival’s Ishmael Bernal Awardee for Young Cinema and recipient of the best documentary prize at the 2005 .MOV Film Festival, Martin’s “Long Live Philippine Cinema!” is a burlesque, harsh satire about the mistress of Philippine film production, the Chinese-Filipino producer Mother Lily. She is hated and feared, but nobody can get round her. Fortunately this young filmmaker has thought up an adequate solution to keep Philippine cinema alive. Mother Lily is not a metaphorical invention. She really exists - for now.
Seeking alternative venues by which indie films and music can be appreciated by a wide audience, indie production company Banned Movies Pilipinas and the University Student Council- UP Diliman (USC-UPD) have joined forces to bring indie cinema to the annual UP Fair, a weeklong event which draws thousands of students, professionals and alumni to the UP Sunken Garden. “UP NOT FAIR SALE” highlights the continuing campaign against the commercialization of education and condemns the recent approval of tuition and other fee increases.
“Saturday Night FEEver: UP Gets Banned” also showcases the short films of award-winning independent filmmakers John Torres (“Salat”), Khavn dela Cruz (“Institusyon ng Makata”), Jobin Ballesteros (“The Ballad of Mimiong’s Minion”), Janus Victoria (“Hopia Express”), and Seymour Barros Sanchez and Ginalyn Dulla (“Lababo”). The event also features performances by major acts Sugar Free, Brownman Revival, Slapshock, Moonstar88, and Itchyworms together with rising indie bands Taggu nDios, Severo, Bored of Trustees and Rinka Collective, and many others.
“Long Live Philippine Cinema” will make its Philippine premiere at 9:30 pm on February 17, Saturday, at the UP Sunken Garden. All the other films will run from 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
For more information, text (0917)-3705454 or email banned_movies@ yahoo.com. Visit www.bannedmoviespil ipinas.com.
The 2004 Cinemanila International Film Festival’s Ishmael Bernal Awardee for Young Cinema and recipient of the best documentary prize at the 2005 .MOV Film Festival, Martin’s “Long Live Philippine Cinema!” is a burlesque, harsh satire about the mistress of Philippine film production, the Chinese-Filipino producer Mother Lily. She is hated and feared, but nobody can get round her. Fortunately this young filmmaker has thought up an adequate solution to keep Philippine cinema alive. Mother Lily is not a metaphorical invention. She really exists - for now.
Seeking alternative venues by which indie films and music can be appreciated by a wide audience, indie production company Banned Movies Pilipinas and the University Student Council- UP Diliman (USC-UPD) have joined forces to bring indie cinema to the annual UP Fair, a weeklong event which draws thousands of students, professionals and alumni to the UP Sunken Garden. “UP NOT FAIR SALE” highlights the continuing campaign against the commercialization of education and condemns the recent approval of tuition and other fee increases.
“Saturday Night FEEver: UP Gets Banned” also showcases the short films of award-winning independent filmmakers John Torres (“Salat”), Khavn dela Cruz (“Institusyon ng Makata”), Jobin Ballesteros (“The Ballad of Mimiong’s Minion”), Janus Victoria (“Hopia Express”), and Seymour Barros Sanchez and Ginalyn Dulla (“Lababo”). The event also features performances by major acts Sugar Free, Brownman Revival, Slapshock, Moonstar88, and Itchyworms together with rising indie bands Taggu nDios, Severo, Bored of Trustees and Rinka Collective, and many others.
“Long Live Philippine Cinema” will make its Philippine premiere at 9:30 pm on February 17, Saturday, at the UP Sunken Garden. All the other films will run from 5:30 to 6:45 pm.
For more information, text (0917)-3705454 or email banned_movies@ yahoo.com. Visit www.bannedmoviespil ipinas.com.
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
ROME AND JULIET screening
Rome & Juliet
A different kind of date movie on Valentine's Day!
Seeking to offer diversity in Philippine Cinema, Cinema One Originals treats moviegoers to a different kind of date movie when the digital film, Rome and Juliet opens on February 14 at the IndieSine Theater of Robinsons Galleria Movieworld.
Starring Mylene Dizon and Andrea del Rosario as straight women who plunge into unconventional affairs, this indie gem directed by Connie Macatuno revolves around the idea "Love knows no rules." It traces the unpredictable romantic journey of two women and confronts issues concerning taboo affairs and sexual norms.
When Juliet (del Rosario), a conservative pre-school teacher hires Rome (Dizon), a liberated wedding planner for her nuptials, they become close and develop a romance that becomes a huge scandal after the groom (Rosell) and their families discover their affair. Not long after, Juliet is driven away by her parents and becomes victim of an accident that puts her in a coma. Together, Rome and Juliet face and
withstand the trials that come with their unconventional relationship.
During the 2006 Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Festivals last November, Rome & Juliet brought home the important awards such as Best Production Design for Gerry Santos' wonderful and realistic setting and the Best Actress Award for Mylene Dizon. The film was also selected to have an exhibition at the New York International
Independent Film and Video Festival for this year. It received excellent reviews from the selection panel because of its very good image quality, solid story and believable performances.
Rome & Juliet also stars Rafaell Rosell, Miko Palanca, Lui Villaruz, Joshua Deocareza, Glydel Mercado, CJ Mercado and Tessie Tomas.
Embrace diverse realities. Open your mind. Believe that love knows no restrictions and watch Rome and Juliet opening this Valentine's Day exclusively in Robinsons Galleria IndieSine Theater!
Rome & Juliet is produced by Creative Programs Incorporated thru the Cinema One Originals Digital Movie project.
A different kind of date movie on Valentine's Day!
Seeking to offer diversity in Philippine Cinema, Cinema One Originals treats moviegoers to a different kind of date movie when the digital film, Rome and Juliet opens on February 14 at the IndieSine Theater of Robinsons Galleria Movieworld.
Starring Mylene Dizon and Andrea del Rosario as straight women who plunge into unconventional affairs, this indie gem directed by Connie Macatuno revolves around the idea "Love knows no rules." It traces the unpredictable romantic journey of two women and confronts issues concerning taboo affairs and sexual norms.
When Juliet (del Rosario), a conservative pre-school teacher hires Rome (Dizon), a liberated wedding planner for her nuptials, they become close and develop a romance that becomes a huge scandal after the groom (Rosell) and their families discover their affair. Not long after, Juliet is driven away by her parents and becomes victim of an accident that puts her in a coma. Together, Rome and Juliet face and
withstand the trials that come with their unconventional relationship.
During the 2006 Cinema One Originals Digital Movie Festivals last November, Rome & Juliet brought home the important awards such as Best Production Design for Gerry Santos' wonderful and realistic setting and the Best Actress Award for Mylene Dizon. The film was also selected to have an exhibition at the New York International
Independent Film and Video Festival for this year. It received excellent reviews from the selection panel because of its very good image quality, solid story and believable performances.
Rome & Juliet also stars Rafaell Rosell, Miko Palanca, Lui Villaruz, Joshua Deocareza, Glydel Mercado, CJ Mercado and Tessie Tomas.
Embrace diverse realities. Open your mind. Believe that love knows no restrictions and watch Rome and Juliet opening this Valentine's Day exclusively in Robinsons Galleria IndieSine Theater!
Rome & Juliet is produced by Creative Programs Incorporated thru the Cinema One Originals Digital Movie project.
Alliance Française de Manille screening
Alliance Française de Manille
presents
Brodeuses
(A Common Thread)
a film by Eleonore Faucher
(French version, with English subtitles)
2004, 88 minutes
Le Coude Rouge Restaurant is open before and after the film screening
Alliance Ondeo Auditorium
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:30 PM
(Free Admission)
Critic Reviews:
" Brodeuses shows us rookie director Faucher's complete control over her material. A small gem of a film high on atmosphere and with two pitch-perfect performances. "
- Boyd van Hoeij (europeanfilms.net)
" ...Éléonore Faucher's film is a timeless, multi-layered affair of artistry, apprenticeship, friendship and love ".
- Laura Clifford (Reeling Reviews)
Genre: Drama (and more)
Cast:
Lola Naymark .... Claire Moutiers
Ariane Ascaride .... Mme. Mélikian
Marie Félix .... Lucile
Thomas Laroppe .... Guillaume
Arthur Quehen .... Thomas
Jackie Berroyer .... M. Lescuyer (as Jacky Berroyer)
Anne Canovas .... Mme. Lescuyer
Marina Tomé .... Gynecologist
Elisabeth Commelin .... Mme. Moutiers
Christophe Hatey .... Butcher
François Noël .... Bike Guy
Yasmine Modestine .... Nurse
Annie-Claude Sauton .... Baker
Nathalie Kirzin .... Round Woman
Ludivine Morissonaud .... Clotilde, (and more)
Synopsis:
When Claire learns that she is five months pregnant at the tender age of 17, she decides to give birth anonymously.
She finds refuge with Madame Melikian, an embroiderer for haute couture designers. And, day by day, stitch by stitch, as Claire's belly grows rounder, the threads of embroidery create a filial bond between them.
For more information, please contact:
Alliance Française de Manille
209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street),
Bel-Air 2, Makati City. 1209 Philippines.
Tels: 895-7585 / 895-7441 Fax: 899-3654 e-mail: info@alliance.ph
Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
presents
Brodeuses
(A Common Thread)
a film by Eleonore Faucher
(French version, with English subtitles)
2004, 88 minutes
Le Coude Rouge Restaurant is open before and after the film screening
Alliance Ondeo Auditorium
Wednesday, February 14, 2007, 8:30 PM
(Free Admission)
Critic Reviews:
" Brodeuses shows us rookie director Faucher's complete control over her material. A small gem of a film high on atmosphere and with two pitch-perfect performances. "
- Boyd van Hoeij (europeanfilms.net)
" ...Éléonore Faucher's film is a timeless, multi-layered affair of artistry, apprenticeship, friendship and love ".
- Laura Clifford (Reeling Reviews)
Genre: Drama (and more)
Cast:
Lola Naymark .... Claire Moutiers
Ariane Ascaride .... Mme. Mélikian
Marie Félix .... Lucile
Thomas Laroppe .... Guillaume
Arthur Quehen .... Thomas
Jackie Berroyer .... M. Lescuyer (as Jacky Berroyer)
Anne Canovas .... Mme. Lescuyer
Marina Tomé .... Gynecologist
Elisabeth Commelin .... Mme. Moutiers
Christophe Hatey .... Butcher
François Noël .... Bike Guy
Yasmine Modestine .... Nurse
Annie-Claude Sauton .... Baker
Nathalie Kirzin .... Round Woman
Ludivine Morissonaud .... Clotilde, (and more)
Synopsis:
When Claire learns that she is five months pregnant at the tender age of 17, she decides to give birth anonymously.
She finds refuge with Madame Melikian, an embroiderer for haute couture designers. And, day by day, stitch by stitch, as Claire's belly grows rounder, the threads of embroidery create a filial bond between them.
For more information, please contact:
Alliance Française de Manille
209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street),
Bel-Air 2, Makati City. 1209 Philippines.
Tels: 895-7585 / 895-7441 Fax: 899-3654 e-mail: info@alliance.ph
Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
KOLUM BAR screenings
EKSENA!
All is Fair in Love and War.
FEBRUARY 14, 2007
KOLUMN BAR, Scout Torillo
corner Timog Ave, Quezon City
(near Ponciana's/Off the Grill/Xaymaca)
7PM ONWARDS.
FILMS!
* MEMORIES OF A FORGOTTEN WAR
(PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR)
by Camilla Benolirao Griggers &
Sari Lluch Dalena
* TRICKLE DOWN EFFECT
* SOLO CADENZA
by Keith Sicat
* AFTER AFGANISTAN
* THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY
by Waize Azimi
* STARK CONTRAST
by Duke Hidalgo
* WWIII
by Southern Tagalog Exposure
LIVE PERFORMANCES!
* BUTCH
* COG
* DEEP THROAT
* GINOONG VITALES
* KONTRALUZ
* LYSOSOME
* MASTERMIND
* TALES OF DOOM
FREE ENTRANCE!!!!
an EKSENA PRODUCTIONS presentation
All is Fair in Love and War.
FEBRUARY 14, 2007
KOLUMN BAR, Scout Torillo
corner Timog Ave, Quezon City
(near Ponciana's/Off the Grill/Xaymaca)
7PM ONWARDS.
FILMS!
* MEMORIES OF A FORGOTTEN WAR
(PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR)
by Camilla Benolirao Griggers &
Sari Lluch Dalena
* TRICKLE DOWN EFFECT
* SOLO CADENZA
by Keith Sicat
* AFTER AFGANISTAN
* THURSDAY-FRIDAY-SATURDAY
by Waize Azimi
* STARK CONTRAST
by Duke Hidalgo
* WWIII
by Southern Tagalog Exposure
LIVE PERFORMANCES!
* BUTCH
* COG
* DEEP THROAT
* GINOONG VITALES
* KONTRALUZ
* LYSOSOME
* MASTERMIND
* TALES OF DOOM
FREE ENTRANCE!!!!
an EKSENA PRODUCTIONS presentation
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
UP MANILA screenings
An INVITATION to the FEB 2007 UP Manila Screenings of JP V. Carpio's films
BUNKER 0: SUMIRIB PLUS, a short documentary on the aftermath of the Guimaras Oil Spill Disaster
Screened as part of the Independent Filmmaker Cooperative's "Guimaras: Short films from the Oil Spill" Festival, November 2006
And the Philippine premiere of
VTR, a short experimental narrative Starring Tessa De Guzman
PLUS a SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW of
PALANGGA (the beloved)
Starring Jenny Logico and Emerson Sanchez
And screenings of Jeffrey Jeturian's latest full length film, the acclaimed KUBRADOR, one of the best films of 2006
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10 AM and 1 PM
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 1 PM (with an open forum)
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1 PM
WHERE:
Little Theater (LT),
Rizal Hall, College of Arts and Sciences,
University of the Philippines Manila,
Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
***TICKETS ARE AT 50 PESOS EACH
BUNKER 0: SUMIRIB PLUS, a short documentary on the aftermath of the Guimaras Oil Spill Disaster
Screened as part of the Independent Filmmaker Cooperative's "Guimaras: Short films from the Oil Spill" Festival, November 2006
And the Philippine premiere of
VTR, a short experimental narrative Starring Tessa De Guzman
PLUS a SPECIAL SNEAK PREVIEW of
PALANGGA (the beloved)
Starring Jenny Logico and Emerson Sanchez
And screenings of Jeffrey Jeturian's latest full length film, the acclaimed KUBRADOR, one of the best films of 2006
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 10 AM and 1 PM
Wednesday, February 14, 2007 at 1 PM (with an open forum)
Thursday, February 15, 2007 at 1 PM
WHERE:
Little Theater (LT),
Rizal Hall, College of Arts and Sciences,
University of the Philippines Manila,
Padre Faura Street, Ermita, Manila
***TICKETS ARE AT 50 PESOS EACH
Behind IMAHE NASYON
Free Screening
Feb 13, Tuesday, 7pm
CCP Dream Theater
Opening film Ika-19 Gawad CCP para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
"Imagination is more important than Knowledge"
-Albert Einstein
"Beyond IMAHE NASYON"
a behind the scenes documentary
of an omnibus film
2006 / 50 mins / DV
directed by Juan Pula
"WHAT HAPPENED AFTER 1986?"
20 YEARS. 20 FILMS. 20 FILMMAKERS. 1 NATION.
Beyond IMAHE NASYON is a documentary on the making of IMAHE NASYON… a groundbreaking, conceptual omnibus film by 20 alternative filmmakers who were tasked to present their personal visions on national issues. It is underlined by a conceptual question asked by line producers Jon Red & Carol Bunuan Red:
"How do you see the past 20 years?"
In 2006, IMAHE NASYON attempts to answer the question.
That question also became a thematic and uniting thread across the
films, but each film is made of different cinematic genres that is
representative of the filmmaker's style, stressing the concept that in
spite of individual visions we share the same goal: to depict a
truthful image of the nation.
The omnibus project was conceptualized by Jon and Carol in
commemoration of Edsa 1, a political revolution that changed their
generation forever. It is also a celebration of the struggle and
growth of Philippine Independent Cinema which, in essence, is a
cultural revolution only now gaining public acceptance.
A unique and common element in IMAHE NASYON is rising Indie actor PING
MEDINA who is featured in all the 20 films. He represents the next
generation who will play a crucial role in the direction of the nation
and its image.
Imahe Nasyon was directed by Poklong Anading, Emman Dela Cruz, Yeye
Calderon, Neil Daza, Lav Diaz, Tad Ermitaño, Mes de Guzman, Rox Lee,
Topel Lee, Milo Paz, Robert Quebral, Ellen Ramos, Raymond Red, R.A.
Rivera, Lyle Sacris, EJ Salcedo, Sig Sanchez, Dennis Empalmado, Ogi
Sugatan, Paolo Villaluna
IMAHE NASYON WILL HAVE ITS REGULAR RUN ON FEB.21-27
AT THE indieSINE ROBINSON'S GALLERIA
Feb 13, Tuesday, 7pm
CCP Dream Theater
Opening film Ika-19 Gawad CCP para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video
"Imagination is more important than Knowledge"
-Albert Einstein
"Beyond IMAHE NASYON"
a behind the scenes documentary
of an omnibus film
2006 / 50 mins / DV
directed by Juan Pula
"WHAT HAPPENED AFTER 1986?"
20 YEARS. 20 FILMS. 20 FILMMAKERS. 1 NATION.
Beyond IMAHE NASYON is a documentary on the making of IMAHE NASYON… a groundbreaking, conceptual omnibus film by 20 alternative filmmakers who were tasked to present their personal visions on national issues. It is underlined by a conceptual question asked by line producers Jon Red & Carol Bunuan Red:
"How do you see the past 20 years?"
In 2006, IMAHE NASYON attempts to answer the question.
That question also became a thematic and uniting thread across the
films, but each film is made of different cinematic genres that is
representative of the filmmaker's style, stressing the concept that in
spite of individual visions we share the same goal: to depict a
truthful image of the nation.
The omnibus project was conceptualized by Jon and Carol in
commemoration of Edsa 1, a political revolution that changed their
generation forever. It is also a celebration of the struggle and
growth of Philippine Independent Cinema which, in essence, is a
cultural revolution only now gaining public acceptance.
A unique and common element in IMAHE NASYON is rising Indie actor PING
MEDINA who is featured in all the 20 films. He represents the next
generation who will play a crucial role in the direction of the nation
and its image.
Imahe Nasyon was directed by Poklong Anading, Emman Dela Cruz, Yeye
Calderon, Neil Daza, Lav Diaz, Tad Ermitaño, Mes de Guzman, Rox Lee,
Topel Lee, Milo Paz, Robert Quebral, Ellen Ramos, Raymond Red, R.A.
Rivera, Lyle Sacris, EJ Salcedo, Sig Sanchez, Dennis Empalmado, Ogi
Sugatan, Paolo Villaluna
IMAHE NASYON WILL HAVE ITS REGULAR RUN ON FEB.21-27
AT THE indieSINE ROBINSON'S GALLERIA
Juan Night Stand sa CineKatipunan
Mag-Juan Night Stand na sa bisperas ng araw ng mga Puso!
Ikaw ba ay nalolongkot at walang makausap? Pwes, sugod na sa
Cinekatipunan at maki-Juan Night Stand sa mga pelikula na
kinatatampukan ng ating paboritong indie film hero, si Rox Lee!
Silipin ang masayang mundo ni Roxlee at ng Sinekalye sa mga pelikulang
"Juan Gulay", tungkol sa isang vegetarian na kumakain lamang ng karne
tuwing Mahal na Araw; "Juan Toga", isang gradweyt na nagkasakit nang
sinuot ang kanyang toga; "Juan Gapang"; isang mamang pagapang-gapang
sa Maynila upang hanapin ang kanyang destiny; "Juan Orasan", isang
manggagawang galit sa bundy clock; at "Juan Kaliwa", tungkol sa isang
mama na nakipagtalik sa puno bago tumungo sa polluted na lungsod.
Ipapalabas sa ika-13 ng Pebrero ang programa. Lahat ng mga pelikulang
tampok sa gabing ito ay katha ng mga kasapi ng Sinekalye.
Ang Sinekalye ay isang grupo ng mga independent filmmakers, visual
artists at musicians na nagnanais palawakin ang impluwensiya ng
independently- produced, Proudly-Philippine made na art sa Pilipinas.
Kasama sa vision na ito ay dalhin ang sining sa sambayanan- at saan pa
ba pinakamainam na abutin ang sambayanan kundi sa kalye? Mula Leyte
hanggang Mountain Province hanggang Singapore, bitbit lamang ang LCD
projector, mga pelikula, at isang telang puti upang paglapatan ng mga
gumagalaw na imahe, naipararanas ng Sinekalye sa ating mga kababayan
ang kapangyarihan ng sining. Libre ang lahat ng palabas at mga
workshop, na itinatanghal sa kalsada, sa basketball court, sa parking
lot, sa bundok, at kung saan-saan pa. Kaakibat ito ng paniniwala ng
Sinekalye na ang sining ay para pagsilbihan ang masa at pasayahin ang
buhay.
Magkakaroon din ng pagkakataong makilala si RoxLee at mapanuod siya sa
isang natatanging musical number. Kaya ano pang inaantay niyo?
Makipagtalik sa sining ngayong araw ng mga puso at baka mahanap niyo
na ang tru lab niyo! Free admission ito kaya walang palusot!
Ang programa ng Sinekalye Films ay ongoing sa Cinekatipunan ng Mag:net
Katipunan tuwing Martes/ Huwebes, ika-5 ng hapon buong Pebrero. Ang
mga filmmaker ay dadalo sa pagpapalabas. Kung kayo ay may mga
katanungan makipag-ugnayan na lamang sa Cinekatipunan o sa Sinekalye c/o
Ruel Lozendo(0917-2407911) . Ang Cinekatipunan ay dinaraos bago ang mga
pagtatanghal ng mga emerging at sikat na musicians sa Pilipinas. Ang
Mag:net Café ay nasa Katipunan Avenue, harap ng Miriam College at
Ateneo University. Maari rin kontakin ang Mag:net Katipunan sa
www.magnet.com. ph o sa telepono 929-3191.
Kitakits! Pwede magdala ng date/nililigawan/ papakasalan. At kung
single, magsuot ng pulang laso o necktie!
Ikaw ba ay nalolongkot at walang makausap? Pwes, sugod na sa
Cinekatipunan at maki-Juan Night Stand sa mga pelikula na
kinatatampukan ng ating paboritong indie film hero, si Rox Lee!
Silipin ang masayang mundo ni Roxlee at ng Sinekalye sa mga pelikulang
"Juan Gulay", tungkol sa isang vegetarian na kumakain lamang ng karne
tuwing Mahal na Araw; "Juan Toga", isang gradweyt na nagkasakit nang
sinuot ang kanyang toga; "Juan Gapang"; isang mamang pagapang-gapang
sa Maynila upang hanapin ang kanyang destiny; "Juan Orasan", isang
manggagawang galit sa bundy clock; at "Juan Kaliwa", tungkol sa isang
mama na nakipagtalik sa puno bago tumungo sa polluted na lungsod.
Ipapalabas sa ika-13 ng Pebrero ang programa. Lahat ng mga pelikulang
tampok sa gabing ito ay katha ng mga kasapi ng Sinekalye.
Ang Sinekalye ay isang grupo ng mga independent filmmakers, visual
artists at musicians na nagnanais palawakin ang impluwensiya ng
independently- produced, Proudly-Philippine made na art sa Pilipinas.
Kasama sa vision na ito ay dalhin ang sining sa sambayanan- at saan pa
ba pinakamainam na abutin ang sambayanan kundi sa kalye? Mula Leyte
hanggang Mountain Province hanggang Singapore, bitbit lamang ang LCD
projector, mga pelikula, at isang telang puti upang paglapatan ng mga
gumagalaw na imahe, naipararanas ng Sinekalye sa ating mga kababayan
ang kapangyarihan ng sining. Libre ang lahat ng palabas at mga
workshop, na itinatanghal sa kalsada, sa basketball court, sa parking
lot, sa bundok, at kung saan-saan pa. Kaakibat ito ng paniniwala ng
Sinekalye na ang sining ay para pagsilbihan ang masa at pasayahin ang
buhay.
Magkakaroon din ng pagkakataong makilala si RoxLee at mapanuod siya sa
isang natatanging musical number. Kaya ano pang inaantay niyo?
Makipagtalik sa sining ngayong araw ng mga puso at baka mahanap niyo
na ang tru lab niyo! Free admission ito kaya walang palusot!
Ang programa ng Sinekalye Films ay ongoing sa Cinekatipunan ng Mag:net
Katipunan tuwing Martes/ Huwebes, ika-5 ng hapon buong Pebrero. Ang
mga filmmaker ay dadalo sa pagpapalabas. Kung kayo ay may mga
katanungan makipag-ugnayan na lamang sa Cinekatipunan o sa Sinekalye c/o
Ruel Lozendo(0917-2407911) . Ang Cinekatipunan ay dinaraos bago ang mga
pagtatanghal ng mga emerging at sikat na musicians sa Pilipinas. Ang
Mag:net Café ay nasa Katipunan Avenue, harap ng Miriam College at
Ateneo University. Maari rin kontakin ang Mag:net Katipunan sa
www.magnet.com. ph o sa telepono 929-3191.
Kitakits! Pwede magdala ng date/nililigawan/ papakasalan. At kung
single, magsuot ng pulang laso o necktie!
NCCA screenings
Resident NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts) film scholar/historian Teddy Co plays movie-mix-master- DJ on February 13, Tuesday at the NCCA in Intramuros by programming a potent, evil twin bill of the celebrated hidden classic TERROR IS A MAN, directed by legendary national artist filmmaker Gerardo de Leon, and the more recent internationally- acclaimed feature SA ILALIM NG COGON, directed
by Rico Maria Ilarde. TERROR screens at 1PM, while COGON follows at 3PM. Admission is FREE.
Gerardo de Leon, affectionately referred to as "Manong Gerry" within the industry, is the only director in the Philippines to have won the FAMAS Award for Best Director three consecutive times: in 1960, 1961 and 1962. He is also the most-awarded director in the history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences: 7 awards. Despite dabbling in the cinematographic field of the "genre film," de
Leon is renowned for creating some of the most finely-crafted Filipino films of his or of any era. A lasting testament to his legacy is that a number of his films have been extensively distributed and released on video around the world.
SA ILALIM NG COGON, meanwhile, is the very first Filipino film in history to win Best Picture at an international fantastic film festival (2005 Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre, Argentina). It competes again this March in South America in the capital of Uruguay, the city of Montevideo.
While at the NCCA, take a magical mystery tour through Cannes Film Festival-winning filmmaker Raymond Red's splendid exhibit/installatio n KAMERA OBSCURA. Enjoy all the attractions during NCCA's Philippine Arts Festival!
The NCCA is located at 633 NCCA Building, General Luna Street,
Intramuros, Manila, very close to the San Agustin Church.
Trunklines: (632) 527-2192 / (632) 527-2202 / (632) 527-2210 / (632)
527-2195-97 / (632) 527-2217-19. Website: http://www.ncca. gov.ph/
by Rico Maria Ilarde. TERROR screens at 1PM, while COGON follows at 3PM. Admission is FREE.
Gerardo de Leon, affectionately referred to as "Manong Gerry" within the industry, is the only director in the Philippines to have won the FAMAS Award for Best Director three consecutive times: in 1960, 1961 and 1962. He is also the most-awarded director in the history of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences: 7 awards. Despite dabbling in the cinematographic field of the "genre film," de
Leon is renowned for creating some of the most finely-crafted Filipino films of his or of any era. A lasting testament to his legacy is that a number of his films have been extensively distributed and released on video around the world.
SA ILALIM NG COGON, meanwhile, is the very first Filipino film in history to win Best Picture at an international fantastic film festival (2005 Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre, Argentina). It competes again this March in South America in the capital of Uruguay, the city of Montevideo.
While at the NCCA, take a magical mystery tour through Cannes Film Festival-winning filmmaker Raymond Red's splendid exhibit/installatio n KAMERA OBSCURA. Enjoy all the attractions during NCCA's Philippine Arts Festival!
The NCCA is located at 633 NCCA Building, General Luna Street,
Intramuros, Manila, very close to the San Agustin Church.
Trunklines: (632) 527-2192 / (632) 527-2202 / (632) 527-2210 / (632)
527-2195-97 / (632) 527-2217-19. Website: http://www.ncca. gov.ph/
GAWAD CCP PARA SA ALTERNATIBONG PELIKULA AT VIDEO
IKA-19 GAWAD CCP PARA SA ALTERNATIBONG PELIKULA AT VIDEO
February 13 – 16, 2007 at the CCP Dream Theater (Tanghalang Manuel Conde)
ADMISSION IS FREE!
13 Feb/Tue
1PM
Short Feature Entries 1:
Doghouse / Jose / Litanya / Saling Pusa / Lapis at Papel / Impen /
Malas / Bestfriends / Carpool / Pagbugtaw (Waking Up) / Kariton /
Ang Kapalaran ni Virgin Mario / Ikasiyam na Palapag (Ninth Floor) /
Kung ang Tula ay Pwedeng Pambili ng Lalaki / Tatlong Piso / Ang
Pagbabalik
4PM
Documentary Entries 1:
Piso at Monumento / Buhay sa Patay / Bunker O: Sumirib Plus / Ciao
Gian Luca! / Making Group Sex / Ruta ni Ka Roda / Buhay Bangkero /
Graveyard Shift / Medalawna / Sinulog for Beginners / Batang Ballroom
7PM
Opening Film:
BEHIND IMAHE NASYON
By Jon Red
14 Feb/Wed
10AM
Short Feature Entries 2:
Takipsilim / Klepto / Pinakamagandang Pelikula / One-Man Show /
Adam's Family / Eros / Manyika (Doll) / Yayay / Misteryo ng Hapis
(Sorrowful Mystery) / Lababo (Kitchen Sink)
1PM
Documentary Entries 2:
Ossie: A Sinulog Photographer** / Musika at Bulag / Boxingera /
Mama/San / Portrait: Rediscovering A Filipino Film Classic / Sa
Pusod ng Bundok / Sa Villa Cristo Rey / Sa Kanlungan ni Ina **
4PM
Short Feature Entries 3:
Tagapagligtas / Inertia / Lakaran
7PM
Animation Entries:
Target / Spider's Thread / Dok / Egg-O / Ang Pagkaplag / Row your
Boat / Dream Systems
A Day In The Life Of Gloria Arroyo / Buhay Bato d/w New Animation
from Indonesia from hellofest (Jakarta)
15 Feb/Thu
10AM
Documentary Entries 3:
Bantay Riles / Kunyang / Sa Patay, sa buhay (In Death, In life) / Da
Dou Sai Mau (WTO, Ibasura!; Junk WTO!) / Lukso
1PM
Short Feature Entries 4:
Wish Ko Lang / Gabon (Cloud) / Sikolohikal na Armas ni Juan dela
Cruz / OFW - Bagong Bayani o Baliw na Bayani / Dead Letter / Geegee
at Waterina / Hinagap
4PM
Documentary Entries 4:
Memories of the Sea / Walai ** / Syokoy**
7PM
Experimental Entries:
Sakdal Laya / Lang / It Feels Good To Be Alive / Cuatro / WWIII /
Makibaka Wag Matakot / Transcendental Progression / Simula / Mga
Bagay na may Pakpak / Sa Pagdating sa Bawat Sandali ng Mga
Bangungot / Doble Vista / Mr. Holiday Wants To Die / Spill / Attack
Rate / Revolt of the Hymen
16 Feb/Fri
10AM
Short Feature Entries 5:
Maria Milagros Barborosa / Alagwa (Breaking Free) / Ang Obrang 'Di
Tapos / Murphy's Law
7PM
Awards Ceremony
FREE ADMISSION!
For more information, please call CCP Media Arts at 8321125 locals
1702, 1704 & 1705 or email film@culturalcenter.gov.ph.
February 13 – 16, 2007 at the CCP Dream Theater (Tanghalang Manuel Conde)
ADMISSION IS FREE!
13 Feb/Tue
1PM
Short Feature Entries 1:
Doghouse / Jose / Litanya / Saling Pusa / Lapis at Papel / Impen /
Malas / Bestfriends / Carpool / Pagbugtaw (Waking Up) / Kariton /
Ang Kapalaran ni Virgin Mario / Ikasiyam na Palapag (Ninth Floor) /
Kung ang Tula ay Pwedeng Pambili ng Lalaki / Tatlong Piso / Ang
Pagbabalik
4PM
Documentary Entries 1:
Piso at Monumento / Buhay sa Patay / Bunker O: Sumirib Plus / Ciao
Gian Luca! / Making Group Sex / Ruta ni Ka Roda / Buhay Bangkero /
Graveyard Shift / Medalawna / Sinulog for Beginners / Batang Ballroom
7PM
Opening Film:
BEHIND IMAHE NASYON
By Jon Red
14 Feb/Wed
10AM
Short Feature Entries 2:
Takipsilim / Klepto / Pinakamagandang Pelikula / One-Man Show /
Adam's Family / Eros / Manyika (Doll) / Yayay / Misteryo ng Hapis
(Sorrowful Mystery) / Lababo (Kitchen Sink)
1PM
Documentary Entries 2:
Ossie: A Sinulog Photographer** / Musika at Bulag / Boxingera /
Mama/San / Portrait: Rediscovering A Filipino Film Classic / Sa
Pusod ng Bundok / Sa Villa Cristo Rey / Sa Kanlungan ni Ina **
4PM
Short Feature Entries 3:
Tagapagligtas / Inertia / Lakaran
7PM
Animation Entries:
Target / Spider's Thread / Dok / Egg-O / Ang Pagkaplag / Row your
Boat / Dream Systems
A Day In The Life Of Gloria Arroyo / Buhay Bato d/w New Animation
from Indonesia from hellofest (Jakarta)
15 Feb/Thu
10AM
Documentary Entries 3:
Bantay Riles / Kunyang / Sa Patay, sa buhay (In Death, In life) / Da
Dou Sai Mau (WTO, Ibasura!; Junk WTO!) / Lukso
1PM
Short Feature Entries 4:
Wish Ko Lang / Gabon (Cloud) / Sikolohikal na Armas ni Juan dela
Cruz / OFW - Bagong Bayani o Baliw na Bayani / Dead Letter / Geegee
at Waterina / Hinagap
4PM
Documentary Entries 4:
Memories of the Sea / Walai ** / Syokoy**
7PM
Experimental Entries:
Sakdal Laya / Lang / It Feels Good To Be Alive / Cuatro / WWIII /
Makibaka Wag Matakot / Transcendental Progression / Simula / Mga
Bagay na may Pakpak / Sa Pagdating sa Bawat Sandali ng Mga
Bangungot / Doble Vista / Mr. Holiday Wants To Die / Spill / Attack
Rate / Revolt of the Hymen
16 Feb/Fri
10AM
Short Feature Entries 5:
Maria Milagros Barborosa / Alagwa (Breaking Free) / Ang Obrang 'Di
Tapos / Murphy's Law
7PM
Awards Ceremony
FREE ADMISSION!
For more information, please call CCP Media Arts at 8321125 locals
1702, 1704 & 1705 or email film@culturalcenter.gov.ph.
Monday, February 12, 2007
New Zealand Film Festival
The Embassy of New Zealand , the Philippines- New Zealand Business Council and the UP Film Institute present the New Zealand Film Festival 2007 from Feb 12 to 15.
Screening schedule is as follows:
Feb 12 Mon
5 p.m. The World's Fastest Indian
7:30 p.m. Sione's Wedding
Feb 13 Tue
4 p.m. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
5 p.m. No. 2
7:30 p.m. Whale Rider
Feb 14 Wed
2 p.m. The World's Fastest Indian
5 p.m. Sione's Wedding
7:30 p.m. Whale Rider
Feb 15 Thu
4 p.m. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
5 p.m. In My Father's Den
7:30 p.m. No. 2
Each screening daily at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
will be preceded by a short film.
All films in exhibition are in 35mm print. Admission is free.
Some notes and descriptions for the must-see films:
Feature Films
Sione's Wedding
Four Samoan guys are banned from their best friend's wedding unless they each find the right girl to take to the nuptials and put an end to their remarkable record of ruining every marriage ceremony they attend.
Nominated for Ten Major Awards including Best Picture-2006 New Zealand Screen Awards
Direction: Chris Graham. Screenplay: James Griffin, Oscar Kightley. Cast: Oscar Kightley, Robbie Magasiva, Shimpal Lelisi, Iaheto Ah Hi, Teuila Blakely, Madeleine Same, David Fane, Pua Magasiva, David van Horn, Nathaniel Lees, Maryjane McKibbin-Schwenke, Ana Tuigamala.
2006 97 minutes 35mm color
Whale Rider
A feisty little girl bucks tradition in an attempt to become the first female chief of a Maori tribe.
Winner of People's Choice Award -2002 Toronto IFF; Audience Award-2003 Sundance FF; Audience Award-2003 Rotterdam IFF; Best Foreign Film-2004 Independent Spirit Awards; Best Picture-2003 New Zealand Film and Television Awards among over 50 awards and distinctions including Oscar Nomination for Best Actress for Keisha Castle-Hughes- 2004 Academy Awards
Direction and Screenplay from Witi Ihimaera's novel: Niki Caro. Cast: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Rawinia Clarke.
2002 101 minutes 35mm color
No. 2
A matriarch puts on a big feast for her family to name her successor.
Winner of Audience Award-2006 Sundance FF; Winner of Best Original Music, Best Actress for Ruby Dee, Best Supporting Actor for Rene Naufahu, Best Supporting Actress for Mia Blake plus more nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay-2006 New Zealand Screen Awards
Direction and Screenplay: Toa Fraser. Cast: Ruby Dee, Tuva Novotny, Taungaroa Emile, Xavier Horan, Rene Naufahu.
2006 94 minutes 35mm color
In My Father's Den
A disillusioned war journalist is implicated in a teenage girl's mysterious disappearance.
Winner of International Critics Prize-2004 Toronto IFF; Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay-2005 New Zealand Screen Awards among more awards and distinctions including Best Actor for Matthew Macfadyen, Best Actress for Emily Barclay, Best Supporting Actor for Colin Moy, Best Supporting Actress for Jodie Rimmer
Direction and Screenplay from Maurice Gee's book: Brad McGann. Cast: Matthew Macfadyen, Miranda Otto, Emily Barclay, Colin Moy.
2004 126 minutes 35mm color
For mature viewing with sexual content, language,some violence and drug use
The World's Fastest Indian
The true story of Burt Munro-the New Zealand man who spent decades perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle. At age 68, he risked everything, including his own life, taking the bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to break the world speed record.
Winner of Seven Major Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins-2006 New Zealand Screen Awards; Official Selection for Golden Seashell-2005 San Sebastian IFF
Direction and Screenplay: Roger Donaldson. Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Paul Rodriguez, Aaron Murphy, Annie Whittle.
2005 126 minutes 35mm color
Documentary Feature
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
A documentary feature by Sam Neill and Judy Rymer
A century of New Zealand cinema is recounted in a personal journey through the childhood and memories of one of its key actors.
1995 56 minutes 35mm color
Short Film Selection
Blue Willow (Veialu Aila-Unsworth, 2005, 14 minutes)
An animated fable haunts with its tale of love and betrayal.
No Ordinary Sun (Jonathan Brough, 2004, 15 minutes)
A man confronts his fears against the majestic backdrop of the Antarctic.
Infection (James Cunningham, 2000, 9 minutes)
A mutant hero. A virtual bank heist. A digital action thriller. The perfect digital crime.
The Lounge Bar (Don McGlashan-Harry Sinclair, 1989, 12 minutes)
A bizarre web of fate links a man and a woman meeting for the first time to a singer, his song, his sideburns and bell bottoms.
Shadow over the Sun (Rachel Douglas, 2006, 8 minutes)
A new mom in colonial New Zealand is visited by a tui in her garden in anticipation of fear and hope for a new life.
Hotel Hawkestone (Sebastian Doyle-Jonathan Smith, 1992, 14 minutes)
An Asian woman books a holiday in a New Zealand hotel yet to be built.
The Grocer's Apprentice (Sebastian Doyle, 1997, 11 minutes)
A grocer leaves his store in the care of an errant assistant. Based on the Goethe classic.
Two Cars, One Night (Taika Waititi, 2003, 11 minutes)
One night outside a rural pub, three children in two cars await their parents.
University of the Philippines Film Institute
(Member, CILECT/Internationa l Association of Film and Television Schools )
Plaridel Hall, Ylanan Road , UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 2669, 2670; 9206863 (Telefax)
Cine Adarna, Magsaysay and Osmeña Avenues, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 4286, 4289; 9262722 (Telefax)
Screening schedule is as follows:
Feb 12 Mon
5 p.m. The World's Fastest Indian
7:30 p.m. Sione's Wedding
Feb 13 Tue
4 p.m. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
5 p.m. No. 2
7:30 p.m. Whale Rider
Feb 14 Wed
2 p.m. The World's Fastest Indian
5 p.m. Sione's Wedding
7:30 p.m. Whale Rider
Feb 15 Thu
4 p.m. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
5 p.m. In My Father's Den
7:30 p.m. No. 2
Each screening daily at 5 and 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday at 2 p.m.
will be preceded by a short film.
All films in exhibition are in 35mm print. Admission is free.
Some notes and descriptions for the must-see films:
Feature Films
Sione's Wedding
Four Samoan guys are banned from their best friend's wedding unless they each find the right girl to take to the nuptials and put an end to their remarkable record of ruining every marriage ceremony they attend.
Nominated for Ten Major Awards including Best Picture-2006 New Zealand Screen Awards
Direction: Chris Graham. Screenplay: James Griffin, Oscar Kightley. Cast: Oscar Kightley, Robbie Magasiva, Shimpal Lelisi, Iaheto Ah Hi, Teuila Blakely, Madeleine Same, David Fane, Pua Magasiva, David van Horn, Nathaniel Lees, Maryjane McKibbin-Schwenke, Ana Tuigamala.
2006 97 minutes 35mm color
Whale Rider
A feisty little girl bucks tradition in an attempt to become the first female chief of a Maori tribe.
Winner of People's Choice Award -2002 Toronto IFF; Audience Award-2003 Sundance FF; Audience Award-2003 Rotterdam IFF; Best Foreign Film-2004 Independent Spirit Awards; Best Picture-2003 New Zealand Film and Television Awards among over 50 awards and distinctions including Oscar Nomination for Best Actress for Keisha Castle-Hughes- 2004 Academy Awards
Direction and Screenplay from Witi Ihimaera's novel: Niki Caro. Cast: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, Rawinia Clarke.
2002 101 minutes 35mm color
No. 2
A matriarch puts on a big feast for her family to name her successor.
Winner of Audience Award-2006 Sundance FF; Winner of Best Original Music, Best Actress for Ruby Dee, Best Supporting Actor for Rene Naufahu, Best Supporting Actress for Mia Blake plus more nominations including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay-2006 New Zealand Screen Awards
Direction and Screenplay: Toa Fraser. Cast: Ruby Dee, Tuva Novotny, Taungaroa Emile, Xavier Horan, Rene Naufahu.
2006 94 minutes 35mm color
In My Father's Den
A disillusioned war journalist is implicated in a teenage girl's mysterious disappearance.
Winner of International Critics Prize-2004 Toronto IFF; Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay-2005 New Zealand Screen Awards among more awards and distinctions including Best Actor for Matthew Macfadyen, Best Actress for Emily Barclay, Best Supporting Actor for Colin Moy, Best Supporting Actress for Jodie Rimmer
Direction and Screenplay from Maurice Gee's book: Brad McGann. Cast: Matthew Macfadyen, Miranda Otto, Emily Barclay, Colin Moy.
2004 126 minutes 35mm color
For mature viewing with sexual content, language,some violence and drug use
The World's Fastest Indian
The true story of Burt Munro-the New Zealand man who spent decades perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle. At age 68, he risked everything, including his own life, taking the bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to break the world speed record.
Winner of Seven Major Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Actor for Anthony Hopkins-2006 New Zealand Screen Awards; Official Selection for Golden Seashell-2005 San Sebastian IFF
Direction and Screenplay: Roger Donaldson. Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Paul Rodriguez, Aaron Murphy, Annie Whittle.
2005 126 minutes 35mm color
Documentary Feature
Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
A documentary feature by Sam Neill and Judy Rymer
A century of New Zealand cinema is recounted in a personal journey through the childhood and memories of one of its key actors.
1995 56 minutes 35mm color
Short Film Selection
Blue Willow (Veialu Aila-Unsworth, 2005, 14 minutes)
An animated fable haunts with its tale of love and betrayal.
No Ordinary Sun (Jonathan Brough, 2004, 15 minutes)
A man confronts his fears against the majestic backdrop of the Antarctic.
Infection (James Cunningham, 2000, 9 minutes)
A mutant hero. A virtual bank heist. A digital action thriller. The perfect digital crime.
The Lounge Bar (Don McGlashan-Harry Sinclair, 1989, 12 minutes)
A bizarre web of fate links a man and a woman meeting for the first time to a singer, his song, his sideburns and bell bottoms.
Shadow over the Sun (Rachel Douglas, 2006, 8 minutes)
A new mom in colonial New Zealand is visited by a tui in her garden in anticipation of fear and hope for a new life.
Hotel Hawkestone (Sebastian Doyle-Jonathan Smith, 1992, 14 minutes)
An Asian woman books a holiday in a New Zealand hotel yet to be built.
The Grocer's Apprentice (Sebastian Doyle, 1997, 11 minutes)
A grocer leaves his store in the care of an errant assistant. Based on the Goethe classic.
Two Cars, One Night (Taika Waititi, 2003, 11 minutes)
One night outside a rural pub, three children in two cars await their parents.
University of the Philippines Film Institute
(Member, CILECT/Internationa l Association of Film and Television Schools )
Plaridel Hall, Ylanan Road , UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 2669, 2670; 9206863 (Telefax)
Cine Adarna, Magsaysay and Osmeña Avenues, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 4286, 4289; 9262722 (Telefax)
THIS WEEK AT CINEKATIPUNAN
12 – 17 February 2007
(Monday to Saturday)
Monday, 12 February
Maya Deren and Alexander Hamid Experimental Short Films
(S-Express Curated by Alexis Tioseco moved to February 28)
Tuesday, 13 February
Sinekalye 2 -Juan Night Stand
Roxlee: JUAN GAPANG (1989/6 minutes/Super 8)
Ray Gibraltar & Rox Lee: JUAN TOGA (2003/6 minutes/16mm)
Bulan Luna and Roxl Lee: JUAN GULAY (2000/12 minutes/35 mm)
Lai Crisostomo & Rox Lee: JUAN KALIWA
Geraldine Borja Flores: JUAN ORASAN
Wednesday, 14 February
Films by Visual Artists?
Curated by Poklong Anading
Thursday, 15 February
Khavn dela Cruz:?Goodbye My Shooting Star (Paalam Aking Bulalakaw)
and John Red "Beyond IMAHE NASYON"
Friday, 16 February
Cinema One Originals Program
Sigfried Barros Sanchez: Anak ni Brocka (The Son of Lino Brocka)
Saturday, 17 February
Peter Chua: The Last Parian
Held Mondays to Saturdays at Mag:net Café Katipunan,
Cinekatipunan screenings start at 5:30 PM. While the
film screenings are free, viewers are encouraged to
make voluntary contributions for the honoraria of the
featured filmmakers. For questions or comments about
Cinekatipunan write to sinag_haraya@yahoo.com.
Cinekatipunan programs precede Mag:net Café's nightly
holding of Live Performances by well-known and
emerging bands and musicians. Mag:net Café is located
along Katipunan Avenue (fronting Miriam and Ateneo) in
Quezon City. For more inquiries please call 9293191 or
visit www.magnet.com.ph.
(Monday to Saturday)
Monday, 12 February
Maya Deren and Alexander Hamid Experimental Short Films
(S-Express Curated by Alexis Tioseco moved to February 28)
Tuesday, 13 February
Sinekalye 2 -Juan Night Stand
Roxlee: JUAN GAPANG (1989/6 minutes/Super 8)
Ray Gibraltar & Rox Lee: JUAN TOGA (2003/6 minutes/16mm)
Bulan Luna and Roxl Lee: JUAN GULAY (2000/12 minutes/35 mm)
Lai Crisostomo & Rox Lee: JUAN KALIWA
Geraldine Borja Flores: JUAN ORASAN
Wednesday, 14 February
Films by Visual Artists?
Curated by Poklong Anading
Thursday, 15 February
Khavn dela Cruz:?Goodbye My Shooting Star (Paalam Aking Bulalakaw)
and John Red "Beyond IMAHE NASYON"
Friday, 16 February
Cinema One Originals Program
Sigfried Barros Sanchez: Anak ni Brocka (The Son of Lino Brocka)
Saturday, 17 February
Peter Chua: The Last Parian
Held Mondays to Saturdays at Mag:net Café Katipunan,
Cinekatipunan screenings start at 5:30 PM. While the
film screenings are free, viewers are encouraged to
make voluntary contributions for the honoraria of the
featured filmmakers. For questions or comments about
Cinekatipunan write to sinag_haraya@yahoo.com.
Cinekatipunan programs precede Mag:net Café's nightly
holding of Live Performances by well-known and
emerging bands and musicians. Mag:net Café is located
along Katipunan Avenue (fronting Miriam and Ateneo) in
Quezon City. For more inquiries please call 9293191 or
visit www.magnet.com.ph.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
Pelikula@TitusBrandsma
Pelikula@TitusBrandsma: Kung Ayaw Mo Na Sa Akin
February 10, 2007, 1pm onwards
ADMISSION IS FREE
Sequence: (with approx. 15mins. film dialogue in each line-up)
Divorce, Italian Style (Divorzio all'Italiana) (1961-Italy) - Pietro Germi
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Leopoldo
Trieste, Odoardo Spadaro
105 mins. In Italian with English subtitles.
Ferdinando Cefalú (Marcello Mastroianni) would love to unload his demanding,
sex-starved, monumentally unappealing wife, Rosalia (Daniela Rocca), but he
can't take the legal means open to his American counterparts. Ferdinando
can, however, kill off his wife and receive a light sentence...provided he
catches the lady committing adultery. The trick now is to make his
plate-of-potatoes spouse attractive enough so that some other man will
accommodate Ferdinando by cuckolding him.
Awards/Nominations:
Winner, 1963 Oscar Awards - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written
Directly for the Screen. Nominated, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marcello
Mastroianni),Director; Winner, 1964 BAFTA Awards - Best Foreign Actor.
Nominated, Best Film from any Source, Best Foreign Actress (Daniela Rocca);
Winner, 1962 Cannes Film Festival - Best Comedy (Prix de la meilleure
comédie). Nominated, Golden Palm; Nominated, 1963 Directors Guild of
America , USA - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures;
Winner, 1963 Golden Globes, USA - Best Motion Picture Actor -
Musical/Comedy, Foreign-Language Foreign Film. Tied with The Best of Enemies
(1962).; Winner, Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - Silver
Ribbon Best Actor, Best Original Story
THE SUNFLOWER (2006-Philippines) - Bor G. Ocampo
Cast: Julia Clarete, Bor Ocampo
5 mins.
The Sunflower is about a man who has an eternal yearning to grow old with
the woman of his dream or that manna from heaven to whom he will unleash his
reservoir of affection. The film says that there's is glory after pain. or
is there really?
Filmmaker:
Bor believes that philosophy like art is life. He is pretentious. Bor does
what just pops in his mind. He is whimsical. He is a BA philo and theater
arts grad from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is a starving
and budding filmmaker and will stop at nothing in order to realize his dream
of making it big in the industry. He took up digital filmmaking at the CCP
and took up subjects at UP Film Institute. He is busy acting in various film
and tv projects and teaching koreans how to speak proper english. he hates
this job but does it anyway because he could always use the money for his
next film and could also scout a nice korean ass for his future porno
movies.Sometimes he tries to be funny but he is still corny.Currently he is
on his pre-production stage for his next film.
FREE MERIENDA
Two for the Road (1967-UK) - Stanley Donen
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Albert Finney, Eleanor Bron, William Daniels,
Gabrielle Middleton
111 mins.
On their third identical voyage from London to the Riviera, Joanna Wallace
(Audrey Hepburn) and husband Mark (Albert Finney) explore their 12-year
marriage in a series of wry and illuminating flashbacks. They reminisce
about the glorious beginning of their love affair, the early years of
marriage and the events that led to their subsequent infidelities. As they
try to understand their relationship, they must accept how they have changed
if they are to rekindle their original love.
Awards/Nominations:
Nominated, 1968 Oscar Awards - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written
Directly for the Screen; Nominated, 1968 BAFTA Awards - Best British
Screenplay; Winner, 1968 Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain - Best Foreign
Film; Nominated, 1968 Directors Guild of America, USA - Outstanding
Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures; Nominated, 1968 Golden Globes,
USA - Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy, Original Score; Winner,
1967 San Sebastián International Film Festival - Golden Seashell; Winner,
1968 Writers' Guild of Great Britain - Merit Scroll Best British Comedy
Screenplay, British Original Screenplay
The Classic (Keulraesik)
(2003-South Korea) - Jae-young Kwak
Cast: Son Ye-Jin, Cho Seung-Woo, Cho In-Sung
127 mins. In Korean with English subtitles
Ji-hyae (Son Ye-jin of Chihwaseon) is a shy college student who has a crush
on theater student Sang-min (Jo In-seong). Unfortunately, her friend
Soo-gyung (Lee Sang-in) has already begun dating the guy. Ji-hyae helps her
friend compose romantic e-mails to Sang-min and sometimes socializes with
them, but feels like a third wheel. Sang-min seems to like her, but
Soo-gyung insists that it's only because Ji-hyae is her friend. Ji-hyae is
clearing out her family's home when she finds a box of love letters and an
old journal and begins reading about her mother, Sung Joon-hee (also played
by Son), the granddaughter of a wealthy politician, and her forbidden
dalliance with Oh Joon-ha (Cho Seung-woo of Chunhyang), a poor boy from the
same hometown. The two developed a romantic infatuation, but Joon-hee's
father had already planned for her to marry Tae-soo (Lee Gi-woo), the son of
a business associate. The situation grew more complicated when Tae-soo
befriended Joon-ha at school, and asked his help in winning over Joon-hee.
This tale is intercut with Ji-hyae's story, set in the present day.
Nomination:
Nominated, 2004 Hong Kong Film Awards - Best Asian Film
For inquries/confirmation, call Bituin (726-6054), Eric (364-7955). Maxie (751-1169).
Website: www.pelikula-titusbrandsma.ph .
Pelikula@Titusbrandsma is a free monthly film screening with dialogue that features fine samples of world cinema. It's an offering of the Titus Brandsma Center-Media Program under the auspices of the Carmelites in the Philippines. This monthly event
is aimed at giving a meaningful experience for film enthusiasts.
February 10, 2007, 1pm onwards
ADMISSION IS FREE
Sequence: (with approx. 15mins. film dialogue in each line-up)
Divorce, Italian Style (Divorzio all'Italiana) (1961-Italy) - Pietro Germi
Cast: Marcello Mastroianni, Daniela Rocca, Stefania Sandrelli, Leopoldo
Trieste, Odoardo Spadaro
105 mins. In Italian with English subtitles.
Ferdinando Cefalú (Marcello Mastroianni) would love to unload his demanding,
sex-starved, monumentally unappealing wife, Rosalia (Daniela Rocca), but he
can't take the legal means open to his American counterparts. Ferdinando
can, however, kill off his wife and receive a light sentence...provided he
catches the lady committing adultery. The trick now is to make his
plate-of-potatoes spouse attractive enough so that some other man will
accommodate Ferdinando by cuckolding him.
Awards/Nominations:
Winner, 1963 Oscar Awards - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written
Directly for the Screen. Nominated, Best Actor in a Leading Role (Marcello
Mastroianni),Director; Winner, 1964 BAFTA Awards - Best Foreign Actor.
Nominated, Best Film from any Source, Best Foreign Actress (Daniela Rocca);
Winner, 1962 Cannes Film Festival - Best Comedy (Prix de la meilleure
comédie). Nominated, Golden Palm; Nominated, 1963 Directors Guild of
America , USA - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures;
Winner, 1963 Golden Globes, USA - Best Motion Picture Actor -
Musical/Comedy, Foreign-Language Foreign Film. Tied with The Best of Enemies
(1962).; Winner, Italian National Syndicate of Film Journalists - Silver
Ribbon Best Actor, Best Original Story
THE SUNFLOWER (2006-Philippines) - Bor G. Ocampo
Cast: Julia Clarete, Bor Ocampo
5 mins.
The Sunflower is about a man who has an eternal yearning to grow old with
the woman of his dream or that manna from heaven to whom he will unleash his
reservoir of affection. The film says that there's is glory after pain. or
is there really?
Filmmaker:
Bor believes that philosophy like art is life. He is pretentious. Bor does
what just pops in his mind. He is whimsical. He is a BA philo and theater
arts grad from the University of the Philippines Diliman. He is a starving
and budding filmmaker and will stop at nothing in order to realize his dream
of making it big in the industry. He took up digital filmmaking at the CCP
and took up subjects at UP Film Institute. He is busy acting in various film
and tv projects and teaching koreans how to speak proper english. he hates
this job but does it anyway because he could always use the money for his
next film and could also scout a nice korean ass for his future porno
movies.Sometimes he tries to be funny but he is still corny.Currently he is
on his pre-production stage for his next film.
FREE MERIENDA
Two for the Road (1967-UK) - Stanley Donen
Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Albert Finney, Eleanor Bron, William Daniels,
Gabrielle Middleton
111 mins.
On their third identical voyage from London to the Riviera, Joanna Wallace
(Audrey Hepburn) and husband Mark (Albert Finney) explore their 12-year
marriage in a series of wry and illuminating flashbacks. They reminisce
about the glorious beginning of their love affair, the early years of
marriage and the events that led to their subsequent infidelities. As they
try to understand their relationship, they must accept how they have changed
if they are to rekindle their original love.
Awards/Nominations:
Nominated, 1968 Oscar Awards - Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written
Directly for the Screen; Nominated, 1968 BAFTA Awards - Best British
Screenplay; Winner, 1968 Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain - Best Foreign
Film; Nominated, 1968 Directors Guild of America, USA - Outstanding
Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures; Nominated, 1968 Golden Globes,
USA - Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy, Original Score; Winner,
1967 San Sebastián International Film Festival - Golden Seashell; Winner,
1968 Writers' Guild of Great Britain - Merit Scroll Best British Comedy
Screenplay, British Original Screenplay
The Classic (Keulraesik)
(2003-South Korea) - Jae-young Kwak
Cast: Son Ye-Jin, Cho Seung-Woo, Cho In-Sung
127 mins. In Korean with English subtitles
Ji-hyae (Son Ye-jin of Chihwaseon) is a shy college student who has a crush
on theater student Sang-min (Jo In-seong). Unfortunately, her friend
Soo-gyung (Lee Sang-in) has already begun dating the guy. Ji-hyae helps her
friend compose romantic e-mails to Sang-min and sometimes socializes with
them, but feels like a third wheel. Sang-min seems to like her, but
Soo-gyung insists that it's only because Ji-hyae is her friend. Ji-hyae is
clearing out her family's home when she finds a box of love letters and an
old journal and begins reading about her mother, Sung Joon-hee (also played
by Son), the granddaughter of a wealthy politician, and her forbidden
dalliance with Oh Joon-ha (Cho Seung-woo of Chunhyang), a poor boy from the
same hometown. The two developed a romantic infatuation, but Joon-hee's
father had already planned for her to marry Tae-soo (Lee Gi-woo), the son of
a business associate. The situation grew more complicated when Tae-soo
befriended Joon-ha at school, and asked his help in winning over Joon-hee.
This tale is intercut with Ji-hyae's story, set in the present day.
Nomination:
Nominated, 2004 Hong Kong Film Awards - Best Asian Film
For inquries/confirmation, call Bituin (726-6054), Eric (364-7955). Maxie (751-1169).
Website: www.pelikula-titusbrandsma.ph .
Pelikula@Titusbrandsma is a free monthly film screening with dialogue that features fine samples of world cinema. It's an offering of the Titus Brandsma Center-Media Program under the auspices of the Carmelites in the Philippines. This monthly event
is aimed at giving a meaningful experience for film enthusiasts.
Friday, February 9, 2007
Artists at the UPFI
Film on National Artist Arturo Luz
In fitting commemoration of the National Arts Month, the UP Film Institute screens Ricky Orellana's documentary on National Artist Arturo Luz this Friday, 9 February 2007, at 5 p.m.
Entitled Lines of Vision, the film sketches a portrait of Arturo Luz through the medium of several voices. Dubbed as "a filmwork designed in the manner of a Luz painting," the Black Soup production with support from the Committee on Art Galleries of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts evokes "simple lines, vibrant relationships, and an unwavering sensitivity to its subject."
Lines of Vision leads a special selection of distinct screenings for the UP Film Institute Videotheque this February. It will be followed by Obrang Di Tapos-Rembrandt Vocalan's short film on National Artist Botong Francisco and Signed: Lino Brocka-the celebrated 1987 documentary by Christian Blackwood that won the Peace Film Award at Berlin.
Succeeding Fridays will respectively feature The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl (Feb 16 Fri 5 p.m.) and National Artist Lamberto Avellana's film version of National Artist Nick Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino starring National Artist Daisy Avellana (Feb 23 Fri 5 p.m.).
To always get screening alerts, join UP Film Institute
e-group: upfilminstitute@yahoogroups.com
University of the Philippines Film Institute
(Member, CILECT/International Association of Film and Television Schools)
Plaridel Hall, Ylanan Road, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 2669, 2670; 9206863 (Telefax)
Cine Adarna, Magsaysay and Osmeña Avenues, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 4286, 4289; 9262722 (Telefax)
In fitting commemoration of the National Arts Month, the UP Film Institute screens Ricky Orellana's documentary on National Artist Arturo Luz this Friday, 9 February 2007, at 5 p.m.
Entitled Lines of Vision, the film sketches a portrait of Arturo Luz through the medium of several voices. Dubbed as "a filmwork designed in the manner of a Luz painting," the Black Soup production with support from the Committee on Art Galleries of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts evokes "simple lines, vibrant relationships, and an unwavering sensitivity to its subject."
Lines of Vision leads a special selection of distinct screenings for the UP Film Institute Videotheque this February. It will be followed by Obrang Di Tapos-Rembrandt Vocalan's short film on National Artist Botong Francisco and Signed: Lino Brocka-the celebrated 1987 documentary by Christian Blackwood that won the Peace Film Award at Berlin.
Succeeding Fridays will respectively feature The Wonderful, Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl (Feb 16 Fri 5 p.m.) and National Artist Lamberto Avellana's film version of National Artist Nick Joaquin's A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino starring National Artist Daisy Avellana (Feb 23 Fri 5 p.m.).
To always get screening alerts, join UP Film Institute
e-group: upfilminstitute@yahoogroups.com
University of the Philippines Film Institute
(Member, CILECT/International Association of Film and Television Schools)
Plaridel Hall, Ylanan Road, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 2669, 2670; 9206863 (Telefax)
Cine Adarna, Magsaysay and Osmeña Avenues, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 4286, 4289; 9262722 (Telefax)
Wednesday, February 7, 2007
Alliance Française de Manille screening
Alliance Française de Manille's the Cine Club
presents
BERNIE
a film by Albert Dupontel
(French version, with English subtitles)
film advisory warning: violent content
1996, 87 minutes
Alliance Ondeo Auditorium
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 8:30 pm
(Free Admission)
Le Coude Rouge Restaurant is open before and after the film
Starring: Albert Dupontel (Bernie), Claude Perron (Marion), Roland Blanche (Willis), Hélène Vincent (The Mother), Catherine Samie (Mamoune Clermontf), and more
Genre: Drama, Black Comedy;
Critic Reviews:
" A hit French Cult movie " - Time Out Film Guide 13 (London - TimeOut.com)
" Abrasive score, augmented by screeching sound design, keeps the mood edgy and unpredictable ".
- LISA NESSELSON (Variety.com)
Synopsis:
A 30-year-old frustrated and neurotic orphan leaves the orphanage where he had stayed on to work having turned 18. His goal: to find out the true facts of his birth. Faced with the authorities' refusal to give him his dossier, he burgles the social welfare office and discovers the terrifying truth: He was found in a bin, probably dumped by his parents. Unable to accept this version he concocts another somewhat more fabulous scenario: His parents had fallen victim to a Mafia plot. He had been kidnapped and dumped in a garbage chute. Today, his parents are still alive, they need his help!
For more information, please contact:
Alliance Française de Manille
209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street),
Bel-Air 2, Makati City. 1209 Philippines.
Tels: 895-7585 / 895-7441 Fax: 899-3654 e-mail: info@alliance.ph
Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
presents
BERNIE
a film by Albert Dupontel
(French version, with English subtitles)
film advisory warning: violent content
1996, 87 minutes
Alliance Ondeo Auditorium
Wednesday, February 7, 2007, 8:30 pm
(Free Admission)
Le Coude Rouge Restaurant is open before and after the film
Starring: Albert Dupontel (Bernie), Claude Perron (Marion), Roland Blanche (Willis), Hélène Vincent (The Mother), Catherine Samie (Mamoune Clermontf), and more
Genre: Drama, Black Comedy;
Critic Reviews:
" A hit French Cult movie " - Time Out Film Guide 13 (London - TimeOut.com)
" Abrasive score, augmented by screeching sound design, keeps the mood edgy and unpredictable ".
- LISA NESSELSON (Variety.com
Synopsis:
A 30-year-old frustrated and neurotic orphan leaves the orphanage where he had stayed on to work having turned 18. His goal: to find out the true facts of his birth. Faced with the authorities' refusal to give him his dossier, he burgles the social welfare office and discovers the terrifying truth: He was found in a bin, probably dumped by his parents. Unable to accept this version he concocts another somewhat more fabulous scenario: His parents had fallen victim to a Mafia plot. He had been kidnapped and dumped in a garbage chute. Today, his parents are still alive, they need his help!
For more information, please contact:
Alliance Française de Manille
209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street),
Bel-Air 2, Makati City. 1209 Philippines.
Tels: 895-7585 / 895-7441 Fax: 899-3654 e-mail: info@alliance.ph
Office hours: Monday - Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm
COMPOUND screening
"Compound" indie film opens on Feb.7 to 13,2007 @ Robinsons Galleria Ortigas
Independent Film Cooperative (IFC) and Robinsons Movieworld
present
INDIE SINE 2007
MTRCB R-18 [Strictly For Adults Only]
Featuring the Most Disturbing Psychological Thriller to Hit the Indie Circuit
COMPOUND
a Will Fredo film
February 7 to 13,2007
Robinsons Galleria Ortigas
Starring John Arcilla , Janet Russ, Jake Macapagal, and Liza Diño
Joan Palisoc , Perry Escaño, Lily Chu , Marq Dollentes
Music by Bob Aves
Cinematography by Gene Gallardo, PJ Sta. Maria, Will Fredo
Produced by Greg Macaraeg, Medwin Garcia, Joan T. Manalang, George
Sommerrock
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
MTRCB R-18 [Strictly For Adults Only]
What are the critics saying about COMPOUND?
Edward Jordon, V.P. of Acquisitions, Film-Source Co.:
COMPOUND is a complex thriller that brilliantly reinvents itself as
the story unfolds. Just when you think you know where the movie is
going, the writer/director pulls the rug out from under you. This is
definitely a most auspicious debut from Will Fredo. His images will
remain with you for a long time.
Cleveland International Film Festival:
A stunning visual achievement, COMPOUND is a contemporary thriller
that deals with the complexities of love, wealth, and fear. A
perfectly unexpected and well-executed ending make this a film not to
be missed.
Tito Genova Valiente, Business Mirror:
"Compound" is not a film easy to love, and yet it is not a film easy
to hate. One thing is sure: it is not a film that can be dismissed
easily.
...The film allows us a peek into a middle-class paranoia...
There is, perhaps, no other Filipino film that approaches what
Christian Metz, the film semiotician, called the "aggregate, plural
property" of cinema as a medium than this film entitled "Compound.
Paul Daza, Philippine Daily Inquirer:
" MELROSE PLACE " As seen through the unflinching eyes of David Lynch
and Mike de Leon.
The movie's technical aspects, especially the lighting, camerawork,
sound and editing, are first-rate.
Also worthy of mention is the theme song of Bob Aves and Grace Nono,
which underscores the characters' mournful inability to find love and
happiness.
Joe Bilancio, Program Director, Reel Affirmations International Film
Festival:
COMPOUND is an independent gem. Well acted, well directed, and
inventive storytelling. Somehow Fredo and the cast are able to make
the film both plot driven AND character driven, a difficult feat for
any cast and crew.
David Corpuz, Mental Pornography:
While our minds are secured that we already knew the ending, we were
goddamn wrong. We're screwed. The director played with our mind and
he won.
The compound is the microcosm of the world we are living in. In the
compound, it's like every society's issue is present: drug addiction,
terrorism, homosexuality, greed for power and wealth, ignorance .. you
name it, it's in here.
Arcilla and Macapagal are noteworthy in their performances as
Virgilio and Jay, respectively. They deserve acting nominations, or
probably the trophy itself!
Rito Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer:
Arcilla and Macapagal are passionate actors with contrasting acting
styles, which work for their respective characters, but Diño and Chu
come up with the most informed performances in the ensemble --
particularly the former, who should get more roles in mainstream features.
Independent Film Cooperative (IFC) and Robinsons Movieworld
present
INDIE SINE 2007
MTRCB R-18 [Strictly For Adults Only]
Featuring the Most Disturbing Psychological Thriller to Hit the Indie Circuit
COMPOUND
a Will Fredo film
February 7 to 13,2007
Robinsons Galleria Ortigas
Starring John Arcilla , Janet Russ, Jake Macapagal, and Liza Diño
Joan Palisoc , Perry Escaño, Lily Chu , Marq Dollentes
Music by Bob Aves
Cinematography by Gene Gallardo, PJ Sta. Maria, Will Fredo
Produced by Greg Macaraeg, Medwin Garcia, Joan T. Manalang, George
Sommerrock
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
MTRCB R-18 [Strictly For Adults Only]
What are the critics saying about COMPOUND?
Edward Jordon, V.P. of Acquisitions, Film-Source Co.:
COMPOUND is a complex thriller that brilliantly reinvents itself as
the story unfolds. Just when you think you know where the movie is
going, the writer/director pulls the rug out from under you. This is
definitely a most auspicious debut from Will Fredo. His images will
remain with you for a long time.
Cleveland International Film Festival:
A stunning visual achievement, COMPOUND is a contemporary thriller
that deals with the complexities of love, wealth, and fear. A
perfectly unexpected and well-executed ending make this a film not to
be missed.
Tito Genova Valiente, Business Mirror:
"Compound" is not a film easy to love, and yet it is not a film easy
to hate. One thing is sure: it is not a film that can be dismissed
easily.
...The film allows us a peek into a middle-class paranoia...
There is, perhaps, no other Filipino film that approaches what
Christian Metz, the film semiotician, called the "aggregate, plural
property" of cinema as a medium than this film entitled "Compound.
Paul Daza, Philippine Daily Inquirer:
" MELROSE PLACE " As seen through the unflinching eyes of David Lynch
and Mike de Leon.
The movie's technical aspects, especially the lighting, camerawork,
sound and editing, are first-rate.
Also worthy of mention is the theme song of Bob Aves and Grace Nono,
which underscores the characters' mournful inability to find love and
happiness.
Joe Bilancio, Program Director, Reel Affirmations International Film
Festival:
COMPOUND is an independent gem. Well acted, well directed, and
inventive storytelling. Somehow Fredo and the cast are able to make
the film both plot driven AND character driven, a difficult feat for
any cast and crew.
David Corpuz, Mental Pornography:
While our minds are secured that we already knew the ending, we were
goddamn wrong. We're screwed. The director played with our mind and
he won.
The compound is the microcosm of the world we are living in. In the
compound, it's like every society's issue is present: drug addiction,
terrorism, homosexuality, greed for power and wealth, ignorance .. you
name it, it's in here.
Arcilla and Macapagal are noteworthy in their performances as
Virgilio and Jay, respectively. They deserve acting nominations, or
probably the trophy itself!
Rito Asilo, Philippine Daily Inquirer:
Arcilla and Macapagal are passionate actors with contrasting acting
styles, which work for their respective characters, but Diño and Chu
come up with the most informed performances in the ensemble --
particularly the former, who should get more roles in mainstream features.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
SINEKALYE@CINEKATIPUNAN
February 2007, 5:30PM
Mag:net Cafe Katipunan
February 6, Tuesday
MGA UNANG OBRA: (Short Feature)
Simula by Ruelo Lozendo
Obra by Chris Manjares
Ang Obrang Di Tapos by Rembrandt Vocalan
February 13, Tuesday
JUAN NIGHT STAND: ("Juan" Series)
Juan Gulay by Bulan Luna & Rox Lee
Juan Toga by Ray Gibraltar & Rox Lee
Juan Kaliwa by Lai Crisostomo & Rox Lee
Juan Orasan by Geraldine Borja Flores
Juan Gapang by Rox Lee
February 22, Thursday
NEW DOCS:(Documentary)
Perya by Ligaya Domingo
Huna-huna by Wilfred Galila
Sedey by Tommy Hafalla & Ruel Bimuyag
February 27, Tuesday
X for 4: (eXperimental)
Shaman by Ruelo Lozendo
True Blue by Luis Quirino
Huikotekan by Tad Ermitano
Lizard by Rox Lee
Mag:net Cafe Katipunan
February 6, Tuesday
MGA UNANG OBRA: (Short Feature)
Simula by Ruelo Lozendo
Obra by Chris Manjares
Ang Obrang Di Tapos by Rembrandt Vocalan
February 13, Tuesday
JUAN NIGHT STAND: ("Juan" Series)
Juan Gulay by Bulan Luna & Rox Lee
Juan Toga by Ray Gibraltar & Rox Lee
Juan Kaliwa by Lai Crisostomo & Rox Lee
Juan Orasan by Geraldine Borja Flores
Juan Gapang by Rox Lee
February 22, Thursday
NEW DOCS:(Documentary)
Perya by Ligaya Domingo
Huna-huna by Wilfred Galila
Sedey by Tommy Hafalla & Ruel Bimuyag
February 27, Tuesday
X for 4: (eXperimental)
Shaman by Ruelo Lozendo
True Blue by Luis Quirino
Huikotekan by Tad Ermitano
Lizard by Rox Lee
Monday, February 5, 2007
SHOWING THIS WEEK AT CINEKATIPUNAN
Monday to Saturday, 5-10 February 2007
Monday, 5 Feburary
Singaporean Program
Featuring Martyn See’s SINGAPORE REBEL and SPEAKERS’ CORNERED
To Be Presented by Nai Rui Chng
Martyn See is a Singaporean filmmaker most famous for making the 26-minute documentary film Singapore Rebel, about Dr. Chee Soon Juan, the leader of the opposition Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Before this he has worked as editor on the movie Mee Pok Man and the documentary Samurai: Behind the Blade.
In March 2005, government movie censors ordered the withdrawal of his film from the Singapore International Film Festival. See was put under police investigation by the Singapore government, and threatened with prosecution under the Films Act, requiring him to surrender his video camera, taped footage of the documentary and materials related to the production. See could face up to two years in jail or a fine of up to S$100,000.
Martyn See is now currently making a new 49 minute documentary on Singapore's ex-political prisoner Said Zahari, who spent a total of 17 years in detention without trial.
Tuesday, 6 February
SINEKALYE 1 – MGA UNANG OBRA
Ruelo Lozendo: SIMULA
Chris Manjares: OBRA
Rembrandt Vocalan: ANG OBRANG DI TAPOS
(To be followed by a performance by Dayuhan)
Ruelo Lozendo: SIMULA (2006/10
minutes/16mm/Experimental Narrative/Filipino with
English subtitles)
Synopsis: A worm enters a man's ear and lives inside his body. As the worm's metamorphosis unfolds, the man experiences his own transformation.
Festival Screenings: 19th Singapore International Film Festival; VC Film Fest 2006, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival; 13th Pinoy Visions Online Movie Festival 2006
You may visit the film's website:
http://web.mac.com/ruelozendo/iWeb/simula
Wednesday, 7 February
Richie Quirino and Collis Davis: PINOY JAZZ
The Story of Jazz in the Philippines
(The screening of PINOY JAZZ will be followed by a
Johnny Alegre Trio performance with open jam)
“Whatever it is you choose to play, don’t lose the Filipino soul.”
Lito Molina
Based on Richie Quirino’s book, Pinoy Jazz Traditions, which won the 2004 National Book Award in the music category, PINOY JAZZ is a 58-minute video documentary that provides the first-ever documentation of the development of jazz in the Philippines, from its infancy in 1898, when Filipinos were first exposed to Black music performed by African-American soldiers, to its present-day maturity in which musicians are
turning to indigenous sources for inspiration. Incorporating historical still photography, turn-of-the century film footage, maps, old recordings, present-day performances and interviews with veteran and contemporary musicians, the video presents an eye-opening view into an almost-forgotten history of the art of jazz as it developed in the Philippines over the last century.
Video Production Credits
Produced by Richie Quirino, Collis Davis, Gus Lagman
Narrated by Wayne Enage
Artistic Direction by Richie Quirino
Directed by Collis Davis
Edited by Collis Davis and Richie Quirino
Foreign Correspondent - Prof. Ron Nethercutt
Audio Mastering - Noel De Brackinghe, Sweet Spot Studio
Cameraman - Collis Davis (Okara Video)
Thursday, 8 February
Mark and Joaquin Misa: SA KABILANG DAKO PROGRAM
San-Pits Productions would like to invite you to SA KABILANG DAKO-- an independent docu-experimental digital film exhibit featuring two inspired works by cousins Marc Misa and Joaquin Misa. The featured short films are:
LARO SA QUIAPO (20 minutes)
Laro Sa Quiapo is a glimpse into a day in the life of urban poor children who have made Quiapo their playground. Quiapo is associated with the Black Nazarene, amulet and herbal medicine vendors, fortune tellers, and cheap DVDs in the Muslim quarter. Nick Joaquin once called it the armpit of Manila, for indeed, the filth and stench of the streets of Quiapo make it a harsh environment in which to grow up. Some children, however, have managed to claim this piece of earth to have something like childhood.
Directed by Joaquin Misa
Edited by Marc Misa
EYE CANDY POETRY (30 minutes)
Eye Candy Poetry is the beat of the city. These experimental short films are created with the muddled dispositions and inspirations that roam the streets of Manila and its people. With several different rivers of undertones, each image or segment is free to be interpreted by the viewer according to whatever he or she experiences it to be. Using a particular recipe of camera techniques and playful editing, Eye Candy
Poetry manifests a flavor of its own and utilizes this taste to fascinate, haunt, or even pleasure the visual palette of the audience. Eye Candy Poetry is a continuous endeavor that will always evolve according to the tides of experience and thought.
Created by Marc Misa and Adelle Victoria.
Directed by Marc Misa
Produced by Marc Misa
Edited by Marc Misa
Friday, 9 February
Ditsi Carolino: RILES
(Philippines/Documentary/2002/Digital/70 mins)
From the first astonishing shots of men, women and children casually moving their belongings from the railroad tracks seconds in front of an onrushing train, Ditsi Carolino makes the viewer feel completely at home in what should be the most alien of environments. Focused on a couple, the film settles into the rhythm of life along the tracks in Manila with an intimacy that never feels intrusive. RILES is a humbling and indelible portrait of human dignity, resilience and community.
Saturday, 10 February
CAMPUS-BASED Filmmakers
UP Sining at Lipunan (UP SILIP) with UP Cinema Arts
Society (UP CAST)
Monday, 5 Feburary
Singaporean Program
Featuring Martyn See’s SINGAPORE REBEL and SPEAKERS’ CORNERED
To Be Presented by Nai Rui Chng
Martyn See is a Singaporean filmmaker most famous for making the 26-minute documentary film Singapore Rebel, about Dr. Chee Soon Juan, the leader of the opposition Singapore Democratic Party (SDP). Before this he has worked as editor on the movie Mee Pok Man and the documentary Samurai: Behind the Blade.
In March 2005, government movie censors ordered the withdrawal of his film from the Singapore International Film Festival. See was put under police investigation by the Singapore government, and threatened with prosecution under the Films Act, requiring him to surrender his video camera, taped footage of the documentary and materials related to the production. See could face up to two years in jail or a fine of up to S$100,000.
Martyn See is now currently making a new 49 minute documentary on Singapore's ex-political prisoner Said Zahari, who spent a total of 17 years in detention without trial.
Tuesday, 6 February
SINEKALYE 1 – MGA UNANG OBRA
Ruelo Lozendo: SIMULA
Chris Manjares: OBRA
Rembrandt Vocalan: ANG OBRANG DI TAPOS
(To be followed by a performance by Dayuhan)
Ruelo Lozendo: SIMULA (2006/10
minutes/16mm/Experimental Narrative/Filipino with
English subtitles)
Synopsis: A worm enters a man's ear and lives inside his body. As the worm's metamorphosis unfolds, the man experiences his own transformation.
Festival Screenings: 19th Singapore International Film Festival; VC Film Fest 2006, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival; 13th Pinoy Visions Online Movie Festival 2006
You may visit the film's website:
http://web.mac.com/ruelozendo/iWeb/simula
Wednesday, 7 February
Richie Quirino and Collis Davis: PINOY JAZZ
The Story of Jazz in the Philippines
(The screening of PINOY JAZZ will be followed by a
Johnny Alegre Trio performance with open jam)
“Whatever it is you choose to play, don’t lose the Filipino soul.”
Lito Molina
Based on Richie Quirino’s book, Pinoy Jazz Traditions, which won the 2004 National Book Award in the music category, PINOY JAZZ is a 58-minute video documentary that provides the first-ever documentation of the development of jazz in the Philippines, from its infancy in 1898, when Filipinos were first exposed to Black music performed by African-American soldiers, to its present-day maturity in which musicians are
turning to indigenous sources for inspiration. Incorporating historical still photography, turn-of-the century film footage, maps, old recordings, present-day performances and interviews with veteran and contemporary musicians, the video presents an eye-opening view into an almost-forgotten history of the art of jazz as it developed in the Philippines over the last century.
Video Production Credits
Produced by Richie Quirino, Collis Davis, Gus Lagman
Narrated by Wayne Enage
Artistic Direction by Richie Quirino
Directed by Collis Davis
Edited by Collis Davis and Richie Quirino
Foreign Correspondent - Prof. Ron Nethercutt
Audio Mastering - Noel De Brackinghe, Sweet Spot Studio
Cameraman - Collis Davis (Okara Video)
Thursday, 8 February
Mark and Joaquin Misa: SA KABILANG DAKO PROGRAM
San-Pits Productions would like to invite you to SA KABILANG DAKO-- an independent docu-experimental digital film exhibit featuring two inspired works by cousins Marc Misa and Joaquin Misa. The featured short films are:
LARO SA QUIAPO (20 minutes)
Laro Sa Quiapo is a glimpse into a day in the life of urban poor children who have made Quiapo their playground. Quiapo is associated with the Black Nazarene, amulet and herbal medicine vendors, fortune tellers, and cheap DVDs in the Muslim quarter. Nick Joaquin once called it the armpit of Manila, for indeed, the filth and stench of the streets of Quiapo make it a harsh environment in which to grow up. Some children, however, have managed to claim this piece of earth to have something like childhood.
Directed by Joaquin Misa
Edited by Marc Misa
EYE CANDY POETRY (30 minutes)
Eye Candy Poetry is the beat of the city. These experimental short films are created with the muddled dispositions and inspirations that roam the streets of Manila and its people. With several different rivers of undertones, each image or segment is free to be interpreted by the viewer according to whatever he or she experiences it to be. Using a particular recipe of camera techniques and playful editing, Eye Candy
Poetry manifests a flavor of its own and utilizes this taste to fascinate, haunt, or even pleasure the visual palette of the audience. Eye Candy Poetry is a continuous endeavor that will always evolve according to the tides of experience and thought.
Created by Marc Misa and Adelle Victoria.
Directed by Marc Misa
Produced by Marc Misa
Edited by Marc Misa
Friday, 9 February
Ditsi Carolino: RILES
(Philippines/Documentary/2002/Digital/70 mins)
From the first astonishing shots of men, women and children casually moving their belongings from the railroad tracks seconds in front of an onrushing train, Ditsi Carolino makes the viewer feel completely at home in what should be the most alien of environments. Focused on a couple, the film settles into the rhythm of life along the tracks in Manila with an intimacy that never feels intrusive. RILES is a humbling and indelible portrait of human dignity, resilience and community.
Saturday, 10 February
CAMPUS-BASED Filmmakers
UP Sining at Lipunan (UP SILIP) with UP Cinema Arts
Society (UP CAST)
CINEMALAYA @ CANLUBANG
CINEMALAYA @ CANLUBANG
kwento natin... pelikula nila...
Dlsu-canlubang auditorium
FEB. 5, 2007 (monday)
we're going to have three screenings:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ORASYON (best short film)
by Direk Milo Tolentino
PARANG PELIKULA (best screenplay)
by Hubert Tibi
PUTOT (best direction)
by Emmanuel 'Jeck' Cogama
PUWANG (official selection)
by Anna Isabelle Matutina
tickets sold at Php 80 each..
limited slots only..
for more details pls. contact
09194852010
09166689400
09274793504
09274927976
kwento natin... pelikula nila...
Dlsu-canlubang auditorium
FEB. 5, 2007 (monday)
we're going to have three screenings:
8:00 am - 10:00 am
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ORASYON (best short film)
by Direk Milo Tolentino
PARANG PELIKULA (best screenplay)
by Hubert Tibi
PUTOT (best direction)
by Emmanuel 'Jeck' Cogama
PUWANG (official selection)
by Anna Isabelle Matutina
tickets sold at Php 80 each..
limited slots only..
for more details pls. contact
09194852010
09166689400
09274793504
09274927976
Saturday, February 3, 2007
BAYANI screening
BAYANI for Valentines
The UP Film Institute has the honor to bring back the first full-length feature film by Raymond Red-one of the icons of independent cinema movement in the country.
A chronicle of the turbulent chapter in Philippine nationhood, Bayani recounts the struggles of Andres Bonifacio, the Great Plebeian acknowledged as the foremost revolutionary figure in Philippine history.
The film screens this Saturday, 3 February 2007, at 2 and 5 p.m. and again on the following Saturday, 10 February 2007, at 2 p.m.
Admission is at a popular price. Further discount for bulk admissions awaits groups of 50 at the minimum.
Call cinema hotline: 9263640 or drop by the 2nd Floor Administrative Offices of the UP Film Institute along Magsaysay Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
Bayani forms part of the UP Film Institute diverse lineup of screenings for February in fitting observance of the month of hearts and the arts.
The UP Film Institute has the honor to bring back the first full-length feature film by Raymond Red-one of the icons of independent cinema movement in the country.
A chronicle of the turbulent chapter in Philippine nationhood, Bayani recounts the struggles of Andres Bonifacio, the Great Plebeian acknowledged as the foremost revolutionary figure in Philippine history.
The film screens this Saturday, 3 February 2007, at 2 and 5 p.m. and again on the following Saturday, 10 February 2007, at 2 p.m.
Admission is at a popular price. Further discount for bulk admissions awaits groups of 50 at the minimum.
Call cinema hotline: 9263640 or drop by the 2nd Floor Administrative Offices of the UP Film Institute along Magsaysay Avenue, UP Diliman, Quezon City.
Bayani forms part of the UP Film Institute diverse lineup of screenings for February in fitting observance of the month of hearts and the arts.
CINE at INSTITUTO CERVANTES: Ciclo AMOR
Comedies, dramas, passions, jealousy, indifference... Love and its multiple faces and expressions. Instituto Cervantes of Manila presents this February a cycle of four movies featuring different levels of love portrayed by several Spanish and Latin-American directors.
With the collaboration of Filmoteca MAE
All the films are in Spanish with English subtitles.
Free entrance
Ese oscuro objeto del deseo
Directed by Luis Buñuel
Duration: 103 min
Production: Francia, 1977
Cast:
Fernando Rey, Ángela Molina, Carole Bouquet, Julien Bertheau
In French with English subtitles
Date: February 3
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
Strictly for Adults
Recounted in flashback to a group of railway travellers, the story wryly
details the romantic perils of Mathieu, a wealthy, middle-aged French
sophisticate who falls desperately in love with his 19-year-old former
chambermaid Conchita. Thus begins a surreal game of sexual cat-and-mouse,
with Mathieu obsessively attempting to win the girl's affections as she
manipulates his carnal desires, each vying to gain absolute control of the
other.
Secretos del corazón
Directed by M. Armendáriz
Duration: 101 min
Production: España, 1997
Cast:
Carmelo Gómez, Charo López, Silvia Munt, Vicky Peña, Andoni Erburu
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date: February 10
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
A young boy's fascination with the deaths of several people close to him
sparks his growth from boyhood in this Spanish drama. The story takes place
during a vacation to the hometown of nine-year-old Javi and his brother
Juan's rural farming village in the early 1960s. Their father, they are
told, accidentally killed himself while cleaning his gun, and the room where
the death occurred has been declared off limits to the boys. *Secretos del
corazón* was the winner of four Goya Awards, as well as an Oscar nominee for
Best Foreign Language Film.
La virgen de la lujuria
Directed by Arturo Ripstein
Duration: 151 min
Production: México, 2002
Cast:
Ariadna Gil, Luis Felipe Tovar, Juan Diego, Julián Pastor, Patricia Reyes
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date: February 17
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
Strictly for Adults
Mexican director Arturo Ripstein's incredibly lush melodrama *The Virgin of
Lust* makes an ironic statement about a fundamental delusion in the hopes of
Communists to lift up the masses. Set mostly in a café in Vera Cruz, the
film centers upon Nacho (Luis Felipe Tovar), an unambitious worker who one
fateful night finds Lola, a mysterious and promiscuous political radical who
lives so far on the edge that she always seems on the threat of
self-destruction. Nacho, who is hopelessly attracted to her but too afraid
to act upon his impulses, takes her in, and soon the two find themselves in
a masochistic relationship.
En la ciudad
Directed by Cesc Gay
Duration: 110 min
Production: España, 2003
Cast:
Mónica López, Eduard Fernández, Leonor Watling, María Pujalte, Alex
Brendemühl, Vicenta N'Dongo, Chisco Amado
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date: February 24
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
Strictly for Adults
A movie depicting a sincere portrait of urban life in Barcelona. The story
moves around six friends whose sentimental lives are masked with hidden
relationships, fear in expressing sentiments, secrets and lies. Mario is a
serious architect married to Sara who keeps a secretive romance with a
colleague. Mario suspects it, but does not dare to speak about it. Irene and
Manu, on the other hand, seem to be a happy couple, but the truth is that
Irene is like a turtle succumbed in its shell and hides her feelings. Sofía
lives alone who fantasizes realities out of her dreams. And finally, Tomás
who also keeps a secret of a passionate adventure with a young girl. The
film boasts of a magnificent script and great performances by its actors
like Eduard Fernández who won two Best Supporting Actor Awards in Goya (the
Spanish Oscars) and in Spanish Actors Union. But the real standout here is
María Pujalte, as a sensitive woman addicted to romance.
Instituto Cervantes
855 Kalaw St., 1000 Ermita. Manila
Tel. (632) 526 1482 - 85
Fax (632) 526 1449
With the collaboration of Filmoteca MAE
All the films are in Spanish with English subtitles.
Free entrance
Ese oscuro objeto del deseo
Directed by Luis Buñuel
Duration: 103 min
Production: Francia, 1977
Cast:
Fernando Rey, Ángela Molina, Carole Bouquet, Julien Bertheau
In French with English subtitles
Date: February 3
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
Strictly for Adults
Recounted in flashback to a group of railway travellers, the story wryly
details the romantic perils of Mathieu, a wealthy, middle-aged French
sophisticate who falls desperately in love with his 19-year-old former
chambermaid Conchita. Thus begins a surreal game of sexual cat-and-mouse,
with Mathieu obsessively attempting to win the girl's affections as she
manipulates his carnal desires, each vying to gain absolute control of the
other.
Secretos del corazón
Directed by M. Armendáriz
Duration: 101 min
Production: España, 1997
Cast:
Carmelo Gómez, Charo López, Silvia Munt, Vicky Peña, Andoni Erburu
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date: February 10
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
A young boy's fascination with the deaths of several people close to him
sparks his growth from boyhood in this Spanish drama. The story takes place
during a vacation to the hometown of nine-year-old Javi and his brother
Juan's rural farming village in the early 1960s. Their father, they are
told, accidentally killed himself while cleaning his gun, and the room where
the death occurred has been declared off limits to the boys. *Secretos del
corazón* was the winner of four Goya Awards, as well as an Oscar nominee for
Best Foreign Language Film.
La virgen de la lujuria
Directed by Arturo Ripstein
Duration: 151 min
Production: México, 2002
Cast:
Ariadna Gil, Luis Felipe Tovar, Juan Diego, Julián Pastor, Patricia Reyes
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date: February 17
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
Strictly for Adults
Mexican director Arturo Ripstein's incredibly lush melodrama *The Virgin of
Lust* makes an ironic statement about a fundamental delusion in the hopes of
Communists to lift up the masses. Set mostly in a café in Vera Cruz, the
film centers upon Nacho (Luis Felipe Tovar), an unambitious worker who one
fateful night finds Lola, a mysterious and promiscuous political radical who
lives so far on the edge that she always seems on the threat of
self-destruction. Nacho, who is hopelessly attracted to her but too afraid
to act upon his impulses, takes her in, and soon the two find themselves in
a masochistic relationship.
En la ciudad
Directed by Cesc Gay
Duration: 110 min
Production: España, 2003
Cast:
Mónica López, Eduard Fernández, Leonor Watling, María Pujalte, Alex
Brendemühl, Vicenta N'Dongo, Chisco Amado
In Spanish with English subtitles.
Date: February 24
Time: 6:00 pm
Venue: Instituto Cervantes
Strictly for Adults
A movie depicting a sincere portrait of urban life in Barcelona. The story
moves around six friends whose sentimental lives are masked with hidden
relationships, fear in expressing sentiments, secrets and lies. Mario is a
serious architect married to Sara who keeps a secretive romance with a
colleague. Mario suspects it, but does not dare to speak about it. Irene and
Manu, on the other hand, seem to be a happy couple, but the truth is that
Irene is like a turtle succumbed in its shell and hides her feelings. Sofía
lives alone who fantasizes realities out of her dreams. And finally, Tomás
who also keeps a secret of a passionate adventure with a young girl. The
film boasts of a magnificent script and great performances by its actors
like Eduard Fernández who won two Best Supporting Actor Awards in Goya (the
Spanish Oscars) and in Spanish Actors Union. But the real standout here is
María Pujalte, as a sensitive woman addicted to romance.
Instituto Cervantes
855 Kalaw St., 1000 Ermita. Manila
Tel. (632) 526 1482 - 85
Fax (632) 526 1449
Thursday, February 1, 2007
At the UPFI this February
At the UP Film Institute this February:
Feb 1 Thu
5 p.m. Cinema Australia: The Castle (@ the Videotheque)
7 p.m. Cinema Australia: Romper Stomper (@ the Videotheque)
7:30 p.m. Premiere: Rome & Juliet
Feb 2 Fri
5 p.m. Cinema Australia: Mullet (@ the Videotheque)
7 p.m. Cinema Australia: The Finished People (@ the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 3 Sat
10 a.m. {Proof}
2/5 p.m. Bayani
Feb 5 Mon
2/5/7 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
Feb 6 Tue
2/5/7 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
Feb 7 Wed
2 p.m. Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
5 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
7:30 p.m. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
(New Zealand Filmfest Preview)**
8:30 p.m. No. 2 (New Zealand Filmfest Preview)
Feb 8 Thu
2/5 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
7 p.m. Premiere: Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 9 Fri
5 p.m. onwards - Lines of Vision /Ang Obrang Hindi Tapos/The Wonderful,
Horrible
Life of Leni Riefenstahl (@ the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 10 Sat
2 p.m. Bayani
5 p.m. Hard Bullet
7 p.m. Secretary
Feb 12-15 Mon-Thu
2/5/7:30 p.m. New Zealand Film Festival 2007
Feb 16 Fri
5 p.m. onwards - Pink Year of the Fire Pig Special (@ the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 17 Sat
2/7 p.m. Secretary
5 p.m. Hard Bullet
Feb 19 Mon
7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 20 Tue
5/7 p.m. Mowelfund Event
Feb 21 Wed
2 p.m. Date with the F4: Magic Kitchen
5 p.m. Date with the F4: Star Runner
7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 22 Thu
5 p.m. Griffin & Phoenix
7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 23 Fri
5 p.m. onwards - Signed: Lino Brocka/A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (@
the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 24 Sat
2 p.m. Date with the F4: Sky of Love
5/7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 26 Mon
2/7 p.m. Wicker Park
5 p.m. Lucky Number Slevin
Feb 27 Tue
2/7 p.m. Lucky Number Slevin
5 p.m. Happy Feet
Feb 28 Wed
2 p.m. Date with the F4: Sky of Love
5/7:30 p.m. Premiere: Seroks
* *
University of the Philippines Film Institute
(Member, CILECT/International Association of Film and Television Schools)
Plaridel Hall, Ylanan Road, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 2669, 2670; 9206863 (Telefax)
Cine Adarna, Magsaysay and Osmena Avenues, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 4286, 4289; 9262722 (Telefax)
Feb 1 Thu
5 p.m. Cinema Australia: The Castle (@ the Videotheque)
7 p.m. Cinema Australia: Romper Stomper (@ the Videotheque)
7:30 p.m. Premiere: Rome & Juliet
Feb 2 Fri
5 p.m. Cinema Australia: Mullet (@ the Videotheque)
7 p.m. Cinema Australia: The Finished People (@ the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 3 Sat
10 a.m. {Proof}
2/5 p.m. Bayani
Feb 5 Mon
2/5/7 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
Feb 6 Tue
2/5/7 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
Feb 7 Wed
2 p.m. Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
5 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
7:30 p.m. Cinema of Unease: A Personal Journey by Sam Neill
(New Zealand Filmfest Preview)**
8:30 p.m. No. 2 (New Zealand Filmfest Preview)
Feb 8 Thu
2/5 p.m. Tristan & Isolde
7 p.m. Premiere: Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 9 Fri
5 p.m. onwards - Lines of Vision /Ang Obrang Hindi Tapos/The Wonderful,
Horrible
Life of Leni Riefenstahl (@ the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 10 Sat
2 p.m. Bayani
5 p.m. Hard Bullet
7 p.m. Secretary
Feb 12-15 Mon-Thu
2/5/7:30 p.m. New Zealand Film Festival 2007
Feb 16 Fri
5 p.m. onwards - Pink Year of the Fire Pig Special (@ the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 17 Sat
2/7 p.m. Secretary
5 p.m. Hard Bullet
Feb 19 Mon
7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 20 Tue
5/7 p.m. Mowelfund Event
Feb 21 Wed
2 p.m. Date with the F4: Magic Kitchen
5 p.m. Date with the F4: Star Runner
7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 22 Thu
5 p.m. Griffin & Phoenix
7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 23 Fri
5 p.m. onwards - Signed: Lino Brocka/A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (@
the Videotheque)
8:30 p.m. Cine al Fresco
Feb 24 Sat
2 p.m. Date with the F4: Sky of Love
5/7 p.m. Twilight Dancers (Uncut!)
Feb 26 Mon
2/7 p.m. Wicker Park
5 p.m. Lucky Number Slevin
Feb 27 Tue
2/7 p.m. Lucky Number Slevin
5 p.m. Happy Feet
Feb 28 Wed
2 p.m. Date with the F4: Sky of Love
5/7:30 p.m. Premiere: Seroks
* *
University of the Philippines Film Institute
(Member, CILECT/International Association of Film and Television Schools)
Plaridel Hall, Ylanan Road, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 2669, 2670; 9206863 (Telefax)
Cine Adarna, Magsaysay and Osmena Avenues, UP Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: 9818500 (UP Trunkline) local 4286, 4289; 9262722 (Telefax)
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