DUKIT(drama) – from CenterStage Productions, written and directed by Armando "Bing" Lao.
Screening times:
Monday 23 December: 2:30pm (Glorietta 4)
Monday 23 December: 7:05pm (SM Megamall)
Tuesday 24 December: 6:45pm (SM Megamall)
Tuesday 24 December: 2:20pm (Glorietta 4)
`DUKIT' - Official Trailer
CAST:
Willy Layug, Raquel Villavicencio, Bor Ocampo, Bambalito Lacap, Thea
Lelay, Rhea Lim, Mark Joseph Griswold, and Grace Martinez.
SYNOPSIS:
What does it take for a son to forgive the father who had abandoned his family for another woman? Dukit is a film about the life of an artist who struggles through the rigors of his craft and his own personal life.
CenterStage Production's Brillante Mendoza
The amazing wooden sculpture of the Christ, as featured in the movie.
Wooden sculpture of Mother Mary
Director and Writer Armando `Bing' Lao with `Dukit' cast.
The film showcases the skills of wood carvers in Pampanga, woven into the story of noted wood sculptor, Willy Layug (he plays himself), whose father had left their mother many years ago for another woman.
`Dukit' features a life-size wooden sculture of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who has forgiven mankind for his sins.
The film shows the intricate processes involved in the creation of his obra, from a block of wood to the finished product - an awe-inspiring image of the forgiving Christ, tortured and beaten, sorrow and pain etched in his eyes. Perhaps it is throug his works that Willy had found it in his own heart to forgive his own father.
Nevertheless, the film reaffirms the artistry and skills of woodcraftsmanship, a cultural heritage which should be preserved for generations.
Director: Francis Villacorta
Starring: Rocco Nacino, Christian Vasquez, Ryan Eigenmann, and Jestoni Alarcon
Producer: H.P.I. Synergy Group
Official Trailer of PEDRO CALUNGSOD : Batang Martir
In 1668, a young Cebuano named Pedro Calungsod left home to join a
Spanish Jesuit priest on a mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam).
Here begins the story of Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir.
Rocco
Nacino plays the title character Pedro, a trained catechist and mission
assistant, who worked with Fr. Diego de San Vitores (played by
Christian Vasquez).
In the Marianas, Pedro helped the San
Diego Mission in preaching God’s word and baptizing natives known as
Chamorros. It was indeed a challenging time to share the Christian
faith as paganism prevailed among the natives who openly expressed
their doubts about the mission’s teachings.
An official entry to the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival, the movie Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir
is described as “a historical epic adventure film about the life and
martyrdom of the Filipino saint that changed the Marianas forever.”
Fr. Diego worked with Pedro in reaching as many natives as possible
to enlighten them about Christianity, to the point of risking their
lives in order to continue their missionary work. Today, Guam is a
Catholic state and the movie highlights Pedro’s role in this divine
mission.
Also joining the cast are Jestoni Alarcon, Ryan Eigenmann, Robert
Correa, Alvin Aragon, Victor Basa, BJ Forbes, Carlo Gonzalez, Arthur
Solinap, Mico Palanca, Geoff Taylor, Johann Santos, Isadora Valasquez,
and Mercedes Cabral.
Playing the young Pedro Calungsod in the movie is child actor Marc
Justine Alvarez, with '90s matinee idol Jao Mapa taking on the role of
his tatang. The film is based on a screenplay by Francis Villacorta who is also the director. Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir is a production of H.P.I. Synergy Group.
Critics are calling it "an inspiration to the youth." Now showing in cinemas.
Opening Night at SM Megamall. Tara na! Let's watch `Pedro Calungsod'! Be inspired by the life of our very own saint!
From www.ucanews.com
"The movie visualizes the books, stories and information into this
media format called film," said Ida Tiongson, one of the movie’s producers, adding that to date only a small
percentage of the population are aware of Calungsod’s life and
adventures.
"When there’s a message you feel that you have to do, then you just have to do it," she said.
"With all sincerity, blockbuster ticket sales sound good and awards
certainly would be appreciated. But truly if we can change and inspire
even only child to be closer to God, that is more than success."
She said the aim of the movie is to spread the message of goodness,
adding that the best way to help in the church's evangelization is
through the media.
The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines, the
organization of Catholic schools in the country, lauded efforts to
bring the Filipino saint closer to young people through the movie.
Narciso Erguiza Jr., association president, urged school administrators, teachers and students to watch the film.
"We hope that Pedro Calungsod will be an inspiration for the
Filipino people with the message that we can reach sainthood through
our everyday lives," he said.
The movie depicts the life of Calungsod, who left the central
Philippines island of Visayas with Spanish Jesuit priest Diego de San
Vitores for a mission to the Marianas Islands, now Guam, in 1668.
The missionaries arrived in the Marianas where the young Pedro, a
trained catechist and mission assistant, worked for San Vitores and
helped in baptizing the islands’ inhabitants.
Despite the threats to their lives, Calungsod and San Vitores
continued their missionary work, roaming the islands and preaching the
Gospel.
Jojo Riguerra is a fellow missionary, while Marc Justine Alvarez plays the young Pedro Calungsod.
Jestoni Alarcon is Captain Juan de Sta. Cruz in the movie.
Rocco Nacino arrives at the lobby. Rocco plays the title role in `Pedro Calungsod'.
Star of the Night Rocco Nacino. Click link below for more info on Pedro Calungsod:
Cinemalaya 2010 Best Director Mike Dagnalan and wife Ma-an watched at the premiere night. Mike also directed an inspirational biopic in 2012, `Paglaya sa Tinakala', about the Somascans, through the life of Brother Jerry.
Photographer Erickson Dela Cruz captures video takes of the audience's reactions to the movie.
Mike & Ma-an Dagnalan, Robert Correa (who plays Maga'lahi Hirao, the chief of the Chamorro warriors who killed the young Visayan catechist, Calungsod), and one of the film's producers, Charles Stewart Lee.
Ray Charles and Robert (Audience, Cast, Producer)
Producer Ida Tiongson: “We don’t lose if we can plant the seed of inspiration and evangelization to our young people.”
Jojo Riguerra and friend. Jojo previously played the role of `Victor' in the successful `Maxi the Musical'.
Christian Vasquez plays Padre Diego de San Vitores, a Spanish priest and father figure of
Pedro Calungsod, the man instrumental to the young man's passionate
belief in Jesus Christ. According to Vazquez, "...playing
a true-to-life character, as an actor, it poses quite a challenge
because you must really flesh him out. You don't only make him
authentic for the sake of authenticity; you also give him a lot of
heart and honest to goodness emotions." He also studied Spanish and Latin at the University of the Philippines under Dr. Daisy Lopez. (Wikipedia)
Rocco Nacino replaced JM De Guzman for the lead role of `Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir', who had to bow out due to health reasons. Rocco did not disappoint, and played Pedro Calungsod with depth and sincerity.
According to Nacino, "It's a huge leap in my career. Right now, I'm
doing so many characters, which are emotionally and mentally taxing on
my part. I am not complaining though. The role of Pedro will take a lot
of research and training. I need to learn Spanish, Latin and Visayan.
That aspect alone is daunting, but I know kaya ko(I can make it). One
of these days, I am attending a Latin mass so that I (will) know how it
feels. I want to experience it so that aurally. I will be used to it". Marc Justine Alvarez was cast as the young Calungsod. Some of the shortlisted actors for the role includes Paulo Avelino, Alden Richards and Coco Martin. (Wikipedia)
No, this is not the prequel to Star Wars. No, that is not Luke Skywalker. No, that is not Obi Wan Kenobi.
Hunks of the night, Rinoza and Riguerra.
Reuniting with Cinema One 2010 Best Director for `Layang Bilanggo', Mike & Ma-an Dagnalan, a year after the two tied the knot on 12-12-12.
With Hubo Productions Board member, Will Fredo, whom I first met during the wedding of Mike & Ma-an.
Off the Wall with Will, Mike and Ma-an
Us again with Pedro and Diego.
Two inspirational characters from `Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir'
Rocco and Raymond with the Pedrito Doll. P100 of each sale of Pedrito Doll goes to support for Yolanda typhoon victims. Buy one (or more) now!
Enter the world of the Chamorros!
Pedro Calungsod, a young Filipino man, leaves his Visayan native
roots to join the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Diego de San Vitores in his
mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam) in 1668.
The San Diego Mission arrives in the Marianas where the young Pedro,
a trained catechist and mission assistant, begins work for Fr. Diego de
San Vitores in baptizing the Chamorro natives, preaching the holy
gospel and spreading the good news of salvation through the Christian
faith amidst paganism, doubt and disbelief. Despite the longing for his
father and the threats to their lives, even at the peril of death,
Pedro and Fr. Diego continued their missionary work. They roamed the
dangerous islands and baptized many more natives and continued to
enlighten them about Christianity.
Guam is now a devoutly Catholic state and this is the story of how
the young Filipino saint, between wars and persecutions, played his
part in this divine mission.
This adventure movie is for everybody. The young boy who guided his
blind mentor is something to witness and learn from. Pedro Calungsod's
life of devotion is relatable to all. (Wikipedia)
Mike & Ma-an HHWW at the premiere night of `Pedro Clungsod: Batang Martir'. =)
The premiere night was well guarded, to avert any attacks by the Chamorros.
Two brothers grow up in a world of
violence and politics as private assassins called SAKA SAKA. Their bond
is challenged as their duty and principles collide.
With lead star Joseph Marco
CINEBRO presents its maiden offering, SAKA SAKA a
film directed by Toto Natividad, written by Manuel R. Buising. The said
movie’s executive producers are Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos and
Richard Reynante. This is the official entry of Cinebro to the New Wave
Full Feature Film category of the 2013 Metro Manila Film Festival
(MMFF).
Saka Saka is
about two siblings Alex Abueg (Falcon) and Abner Abueg (Marco), whose
family and lives are shattered upon their initiation to the violent
world of political assassins or saka saka. In this movie, it exposes the secret world of the saka saka as
it explores and interrogates the age-old conflict between lawful
righteousness and violent revenge. The movie is set against the
contrasting backdrops of rustic, provincial life and the fast-paced,
modern culture of the metropolis. By essence it is a story about family
movie wherein it challenges audiences to think about the extreme
extents that they may do to defend and protect their families from
oppression and corruption. The film stars Ejay Falcon, Joseph Marco, Baron Geisler, Toby Alejar, Perla Bautista, Kathleen Hermosa and Mon Confiado.
MGA ANINO NG KAHAPON(drama) – from Vim Yapan / Alem Chua Productions, written and directed by Alvin Yapan.
CAST: Agot Isidro, TJ Trinidad, Carlo Cruz, Upeng Galang Fernandez, Carl Acosta.
SYNOPSIS:
When Ed goes abroad to work as a nurse, he leaves behind his wife Irene
and son Brian under the care of his mother, Flor, and younger brother
Carlo. The situation turns problematic as Irene claims that their
house is being monitored by the military. She turns fearful of shadows
that she says belong to undercover operatives lurking about.
As
Irene’s disposition spirals into paranoia, the family’s peace is
affected. Ed, Flor, Carlo, and even young Brian struggle to help and
understand Irene while they all try to deal with her disorder.
The film explores the varying degrees, forms and issues of surveillance (the feeling of being policed) which are the heart of the relationship and conflict of a schizophrenia patient and caregiver, especially during the treatment phase.
If there is one movie you should not miss at the MMFF New Wave Section, it's `Mga Anino Ng Kahapon'. Not just because it tackles schizophrenia in a truthful manner without the victim going the hysterical route, but also for the sterling performances of its lead actors, Agot Isidro and TJ Trinidad. That's what I find exciting about indie films. Our pinoy thespians are given opportunities to sink their teeth into challenging roles, testing their mettle. Agot and TJ deliver with potential award-winning portrayals as the couple engaged in a battle to defeat the debilitating effects a mental disorder. Even Carlo Cruz, who plays Ed's brother Carlo, has a sizeable and significant role, and appears to be on his way to establishing himself as a serious player in the industry.
`Mga Anino Ng Kahapon' has been Rated `A' by the Cinema Evaluation Board
Below are the remaining MMFF screening schedules Monday 23 December 2013 – 9:40pm (SM Megamall) Monday 23 December 2013 – 5:00pm (Glorietta 4) Tuesday 24 December 2013 – 10:30am (SM Megamall) Tuesday 24 December 2013 – 4:40pm (Glorietta 4)
Jim Paredes in da house!
After the `Your Song' Episode a few years ago, TJ and me reunite for the premiere of `Mga Anino Ng Kahapon'
