"Panorama of Filipino Cinema" Featured at the Cambodian Int’l Film Fest
Philippine movie stars Shaina Magdayao (right) and Iana Celeste Bernardez (left) share the stage with His Royal Highness Prince Norodom Buddhapong during the closing ceremonies of the Cambodia International Film Festival. (Vann Channarong-CIFF 2019 photo)
PHNOM PENH 29 March 2019 – Cambodian movie-goers were treated to a collection of classic and contemporary Filipino films at the 9th Cambodia International Film Festival (CIFF) held in Phnom Penh on 09-14 March 2019.
Organized by the Cambodia Film Commission and the Bophana Center, the festival showcased a “Panorama on Filipino Cinema” featuring eight Filipino films including, “Gusto Kita with All My Hypothalamus” by Dwein Baltazar, “Ang Panahon ng Halimaw (Season of the Devil)” by Lav Diaz, “Nabubulok (The Decaying)” by Sonny Calvento, “Gino and Marie” by Joselito O. Altarejos, “Insiang” by Lino Brocka, “Sonata” by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes, “Deadma Walking” by Julius Alfonso, “I'm Drunk, I Love You” by Jaime Habac Jr., and “Girly Is In Control of His Life” by Gilb Baldoza.
At the invitation of the CIFF, key personalities of the Philippine film industry attended the opening and closing ceremonies of the festival, and served as resource persons for the public screening of their respective films.
They include Filipino actresses Shaina Magdayao and Iana Celeste Bernandez, and directors Sonny Calvento and Joselito Altarejos.
“We are pleased that through the initiative of the CIFF and with the support of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Cambodian film lovers were able to take a glimpse of the long tradition, bountiful talent and rich artistry of Philippine cinema. The Philippine Embassy stands ready to support the Festival in bringing more Filipino films to be featured in future editions of the CIFF," Ambassador to Cambodia Christopher B. Montero said.
The week-long festival featured more than 135 films from various countries, including short and feature films, documentaries, and animation. END
Ms. Shaina Magdayao (standing on stage) addresses the audience at closing ceremonies of the Cambodia International Film Festival. (Vann Channarong-CIFF 2019 photo)
Ambassador to Cambodia Christopher B. Montero meets with the Philippine delegation and organizers of the 9th Cambodian International Film Festival during their call at the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh. (Phnom Penh PE photo)
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