Which Filipino films do you think of when you think of democracy, independence, and freedom? Five film critics weigh in and answer this question.
Understanding democracy through Filipino cinema
PRESS RELEASE: The special screening of the movie and a forum on refocusing the view on drug-related violence in the country is scheduled at 3 to 5 pm on Saturday, June 5
Lamentasyon : A psycho thriller by Dubai OFWs planned for entry to international film fests
Apr 25, 2021 7:00 PM PHT
Jojo Dass
A full-length psychological thriller, done in the mold of the late Stanley Kubrick’s
The Shining, and starring by an all-Filipino cast, has met a resounding success here, raising possibilities of a re-run at the theaters with plans for entry into international film festivals.
Lamentasyon (Filipino vernacular for lamentation), focuses on and raises awareness about mental health concerns among overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), who work thousands of miles away from their comfort zones and have to deal with the challenges it presents on a daily basis.