These six films strengthen native narratives and uplift the voices of the forgotten. 🎬
) latest film opens with a breathtaking shot of a cave as bats come flying out. We later find out that they aren’t the only ones with plans of flying, or should I say, fleeing, from the country. Luzonensis is a prehistoric hominid draped in Gen-Z attire and modern proclivities. But as soon as he realizes he’s lost his passport, he must both literally and symbolically walk backward to retrace his Filipino roots.
is a triumph of soulful filmmaking. In the end, the film doesn’t ask, who is the Filipino? It asks: who’s left that has yet to be extinct that we can truly call Filipinos? In my humble opinion, it’s impossible to hate this film. What Director Whammy Alcazaren himself has described as a “family-friendly comedy” is anything but.
Once the film wraps up, and its “New Society” theme continues to linger in the background, the comedy dissipates and checks in its more sinister underbelly. In doing so, Alcazaren registers a greater sense of command over his daring craft than ever before. What’s immediately striking in JT Trinidad’s short film is his natural ability to capture alienation. Manila, a place known for its cacophony, has never felt more serene and tranquil.
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