02 April 2014 - As a tribute to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in the Philippines, the 38th Hong Kong International Film Festival (HKIFF) held the Philippines Day on March 30 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre with benefit screenings of the movies “Kimmy Dora: Ang Kiyemeng Prequel” with Eugene Domingo and “On The Job” featuring Joel Torre and Piolo Pascual.
A short film on the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) in the Philippines entitled “Heart of Storm”, produced by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), was also shown during the event.
French film star Catherine Deneuve graced the occasion along with Filipino artists Joel Torre, Piolo Pascual, Eugene Domingo and Mimi Juareza of the movie “’Quick Change” which is also being shown at the 38th HKIFF, and Mr. Roger Garcia, Executive Director of the HKIFF Society, who presented HKIFF’s donation of HK$20,000 (Php110,000) to the Philippine Red Cross for the typhoon victims.
The screenings were followed by a question and answer portion with the audience which were composed of the Filipino Community, diplomatic corps and film enthusiasts. The Philippines Day was held in cooperation with the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong SAR, FDCP, Prime Credit and SMART-PLDT.
The 38th HKIFF is also featuring the Philippines as one of the countries in focus with screenings of the following Filipino movies:
• “Maynila Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag” (Manila in the Claws of the Night) by Lino Brocka;
• “Sapi” by Brillante Mendoza;
• “Barber’s Tales” by Jun Robles Lana;
• “Otso” by Elwood Perez;
• “Norte: The End of History” by Lav Diaz; and
• “Quick Change” by Eduardo Roy.
The 38th HIKFF runs from March 24 to April 4 at various theatres in Hong Kong. END