Here's a peek into Cinemalaya 2013's Director's Showcase:
1. Amor Y Muerte by Ces M. Evangelista
Synopsis: An erotic 16th Century period drama, the film examines the initial encounter between the Indios (natives) and their colonizers (Spaniards) and their conflicting views on love, passion, religion and sexuality.
Main Cast: Althea Vega (Amor); Markki Stroem (Diego); Adrian Sebastian (Apitong); Kuya Manzano (Fray Santiago); Amable Quiambao (Soledad); Mico Palanca (Simon Mondragon); RS Francisco (Sastre); Moises Magisa (Felipe); Lotlot Bustamante (Maria); Chndy Rogel (Antonia)
Take a peek, here's the Trailer
2. Ekstra by Jeffrey Jeturian
Synopsis: A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of LOIDA MALABANAN (Vilma Santos) as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.
Main Cast: Ms. Vilma Santos, Marlon Rivera, Vincent de Jesus, Ruby Ruiz, Tart Carlo, with the special participation of Piolo Pascual, Pilar Pilapil, Cherie Gil, Cherry Pie Picache, Richard Yap, and Marian Rivera
Take a peek, here's the Trailer
3. Liars by Gil M. Portes
Synopsis: The film tells the story of a journalist (Eloisa) whose expose’ of the truth results in life-changing consequences to a baseball team of poor boys. Inspired by a true story.
Main Cast: Alessandra de Rossi, Jan Harley Hicana, John Michael Bonapos, Cris Villanueva, Richard Quan, Jim Rocky Tangco, Sue Prado, Dax Alejandro, and Arnold Reyes
Take a peek, here's the Trailer
Synopsis: An assassin, a porn dubber and a transgender. Three souls. One explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven, where passion and love mean humanity, ecstasy means enlightenment; and the soul is the ultimate arbiter of the truth.
Main Cast:Angel Aquino, Carlo Aquino, Rosanna Roces and Yul Servo with special participation of Anita Linda, Ricky Davao, Alan Paule
Take a peek, here's the Trailer
5. Sana Dati by Jerrold Tarog
Synopsis: The film is a love story about a woman whose wedding is thrown into disarray when a mysterious person arrives and reminds her of the man she really loves. It is the third part of Tarog’s Camera Trilogy after CONFESSIONAL (Cinema One Originals 2007) and MANGATYANAN (Cinemalaya 2009).
Main Cast: Paulo Avelino, Lovi Poe, Benjamin Alves, Ria Garcia, and TJ Trinidad
Take a peek, here's the Trailer
Now, which should I watch first? What's your Director's Showcase pick?
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