ENDO by Jade Castro

“For its revealing take on the lives of ’end of contract’ casual workers in the retail and service sector, and for its subtle and moving rendering of a love story amid an otherwise deprived social milieu, pitting romance against economics, drawing out both winners and losers, gainers and losers, hope and heartbreak.”

winner, Grand Jury Prize, Cinemalaya 2007

winner, Best Actress, Cinemalaya 2007

winner, Best Editing, Cinemalaya 2007

Festival des 3 Continents 2007, Official Selection

Ina Feleo left us speechless, especially in the part where she dances before her flame Jason Abalos under the flicker of neon. Could be one of the great moments of RP cinema, understated yet with enough compassion for the saleslady character she¡¯s playing.¡±

-Juaniyo Arcellana, the Philippine Star

Endo is short for the term "End of Contract", or what temporary workers call their last day at work. Endo is the story of Leo, a typical Filipino who earns a living for himself and his family by hopping from one contractual job to the next. Be it fast food, grocery, and department stores. His relationships with women are similarly fleeting. When he meets the spirited Tanya, he is suddenly faced by the promise of a better future, but he doesn't seem equipped to handle it. The story depicts a nation where money, dreams and love are elusive.

Now showing at SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM Manila, SM Southmall, SM Fairview, SM Centerpoint, Glorietta 4, Gateway Mall

http://www.endothemovie.com/

SELDA by Paolo Villaluna and Ellen Ramos

winner, Best Actor, Sid Lucero, Gawad Tanglaw

winner, Best Supporting Actor, Emilio Garcia, Gawad Tanglaw

winner, Best Supporting Actor, Michael De Mesa, Gawad Tanglaw

winner, Best Cinematography, Gawad Tanglaw

winner Best Editing, Gawad Tanglaw

A gem of a daring work."

-Clodualdo Del Mundo, scriptwriter, Batch 81, Kisapmata

Quite versed in the nuances of cinematic language…somber and substantial…a solid and darkly potent work…expertly photographed…Sid Lucero is simply electrifying, Emilio Garcia is a revelation.¡±

–Oliver Pulumbarit, Philippine Daily Inquirer

“One of the more compelling movies released of late…Villaluna and Ramos know how to frame a shot to catch the viewer’s attention…the cast are at the peak of their acting prowess…the last line (in Selda) still echoes in our head months after the disc faded out.

-Juaniyo Arcellana, The Philippine Star

Sunday, February 17, 2008
Categories: indie, movie. Author: Unknown