Tag: Cinemalaya 2021
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Short Biopic ‘Beauty Queen’ Named Best Film of Cinemalaya 2021
THE short biopic film about Kapampangan woman hero, Kumander Remedios Gomez, brought home the prestigious Best Short Film in this year’s edition of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival. Beauty Queen by Myra Aquino has been cited for “its overall technical and artistic excellence, its fine ensemble acting, and its bold delving into a neglected […]
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2021 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival Reviews
The largest independent film festival in the country is back. Cinemalaya, now in its 17th year, presents its second online edition, with thirteen (13) short films (out of 200+ entries) fighting for the famous Balanghai trophies. From August 6 through September 5, the festival will be streamed on KTX.PH. Are you worried about the prices […]
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Ang Pagdadalaga ni Lola Mayumi | 2021 Cinemalaya Film Review
This film is the lovechild of my past experiences and beliefs as a young woman for the longest time. I was inspired to write this film as therapy, if you call it, a weight off my chest as I wanted to simply tell a story about what it really means to be a “true woman.” […]
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Out of Body | 2021 Cinemalaya Film Review
“Did you know, Miss Elle – this is a tasteful homage to the great works of Nobuyoshi Araki.” “Direk is such a visionary!“ – OUT OF BODY BY ENRICO PO Nobuyoshi Araki, Japan’s most notorious photographer… known for his sexually explicit images of women… – When an Erotic Photographer’s Muse Becomes His Critic by Motoko […]
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Beauty Queen | 2021 Cinemalaya Film Review
“At the age of 22, Remedios Gomez became the commander of a squadron of 200 men. Her younger brother Oscar became the Vice Commander. She was known for putting on a dress, doing her nails, and applying red lipstick right before each battle. She was an admired and infamous commander of the Hukbalahap – one […]