Having worked a variety of production jobs before, Mike de Leon stepped into the director's chair with a vengeance as his debut feature “Itim” shows him to be worthy of the acclaim garnered since the films' release. Responsible for being the start of Charo Santos-Concio before her prolific producing career, the chance for more to discover this early genre gem shouldn't be overlooked as many of the prominent elements of his later career are explored here.
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Arriving in a remote village, photographer Jun (Tommy Abuel) comes to the area looking to do a story on the religious practices observed by the locals who are about to observe a dedicated Holy Week during his visit. As his invalid father Dr. Tores, (Mario Montenegro) is also in the area, his trip is complicated by tending to his ailing condition as well as...
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Arriving in a remote village, photographer Jun (Tommy Abuel) comes to the area looking to do a story on the religious practices observed by the locals who are about to observe a dedicated Holy Week during his visit. As his invalid father Dr. Tores, (Mario Montenegro) is also in the area, his trip is complicated by tending to his ailing condition as well as...
- 5/5/2023
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
Oscars: 'Dagsin' Emerges as Frontrunner for Philippines’ Pick in International Feature Film Category
The Philippines has chosen the heartfelt drama Dagsin by first-time director Atom Magadia for its shortlist of contenders for potential submission in the international feature film category for the 2020 Oscars.
The film stars Tommy Abuel as a World War II veteran who tries to connect with his dead wife (Marita Zobel) through reading the diaries she left behind.
Dagsin has already picked up a slew of domestic and international awards for its leads since first screening at the Philippines’ Cinemalaya independent film festival, including best actor honors for Abuel at Cinemalaya and the European International Film Fest.
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The film stars Tommy Abuel as a World War II veteran who tries to connect with his dead wife (Marita Zobel) through reading the diaries she left behind.
Dagsin has already picked up a slew of domestic and international awards for its leads since first screening at the Philippines’ Cinemalaya independent film festival, including best actor honors for Abuel at Cinemalaya and the European International Film Fest.
The pic was written ...
- 8/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Oscars: 'Dagsin' Emerges as Frontrunner for Philippines’ Pick in International Feature Film Category
The Philippines has chosen the heartfelt drama Dagsin by first-time director Atom Magadia for its shortlist of contenders for potential submission in the international feature film category for the 2020 Oscars.
The film stars Tommy Abuel as a World War II veteran who tries to connect with his dead wife (Marita Zobel) through reading the diaries she left behind.
Dagsin has already picked up a slew of domestic and international awards for its leads since first screening at the Philippines’ Cinemalaya independent film festival, including best actor honors for Abuel at Cinemalaya and the European International Film Fest.
The pic was written ...
The film stars Tommy Abuel as a World War II veteran who tries to connect with his dead wife (Marita Zobel) through reading the diaries she left behind.
Dagsin has already picked up a slew of domestic and international awards for its leads since first screening at the Philippines’ Cinemalaya independent film festival, including best actor honors for Abuel at Cinemalaya and the European International Film Fest.
The pic was written ...
- 8/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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