Every October, thousands of people gather along the kilometer-long stretch of R.T. Lim Boulevard in Zamboanga City to watch hundreds of vintas and their colorful sails race across the coastline. The event is the highlight of the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival honoring its patron saint, the La Virgen Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza.
The racers are mostly Bajau fishermen who come from coastal villages like Sinunuc, Maasin, Labuan, Mariki, and the island of Santa Cruz. Each boat carries two people paddling towards victory.
Early sketches of the Doodle
Also known as lepa-lepa or sakayan, the vintas are traditional outrigger boats with vibrant, rectangular sails. The intricate patterns on the canvas—designed by the racers themselves—symbolize the identities, customs and aspirations of the region’s diverse ethnic groups.
Although the regatta is a friendly competition in celebration of the fishermen’s maritime skills, everyone is motivated to be one of the winning teams to take home a prize.
Another image of the final doodle
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“A woman makes an outfit her own with accessories,” says Oscar de la Renta, and anyone who wants to stand out has this as a daily mantra.
That is exactly what Yassi Pressman takes into heart every time she plans her outfit. From keeping it simple with a stylish watch and subtle jewelry to going all out and accessorizing from head to toe, Yassi is finally back with the Avon Philippines family. She’s here to let everyone know how easy it is to pull off the best look!
Starting from the top
It’s always wise to begin with accessories that frame your facial features. You can start by choosing the earrings, necklace or other jewelry that will accentuate your best features.
“Deciding on what earrings to wear is one of my favorite parts when getting ready just because there are so many looks, I can create with just one pair,” explains Yassi.
One of Yassi’s favorites is the Avril Hoop Earrings set, which consists of four pairs of hoop earrings adorned with dazzling glass stones in different colors and styles. Another head turner is the 18-carat gold-plated Karina Necklace and Earrings 2-piece set, which is designed with floral embellishments. “I super love this set because it’s versatile and doesn’t tarnish easily—even if used daily.”
There’s always time to accessorize
Yassi never leaves the house without a watch, to make sure she is always on time. For casual looks, Yassi says a versatile watch that goes with anything can elevate daily looks with ease.
But when she’s going for a more sophisticated vibe, she doesn’t hesitate to put on the Yvette Ana-Digi Metal Watch that’s encrusted with glass stones around the clockface, making it perfect for meetings and semi-formal occasions.
Yassi reminds, “A good watch not only helps you keep track of your day, but it’s also a good way to elevate any look.”
You got this in the bag
A good bag can make a statement. “A lot of the things you do involve your bag for the day—from getting money to pay, to putting away your lipstick after a retouch—that’s why I always make sure my bag isn’t just practical to use but also speaks my style,” says Yassi.
For style and functionality, these two Avon bags are Yassi’s go-to. The Penelope Sling Bag is made of quality croc leatherette and has 2 compartments that can fit essentials, perfect for the on-the-go lifestyle. Meanwhile, the Andrea Bag and Wallet set adds a pop of color to any look. “This is really fun to use when I go out because it also comes with a matching wallet!” exclaims Yassi.
Grab or Gift? Why not both?
Aside from having these as her top picks, Yassi also thinks these make for great gifts. “It brings me so much joy when I give gifts. Thankfully, there’s a perfect gift for everyone when you browse through Avon, the number 1 seller of fashion jewelry and direct seller of watches and handbags!”[1]
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start making a list, plan your budget, and think about which perfect gifts to get for loved ones! Get the perfect gift this holiday season via www.avonshop.ph or ask your trusted Avon representative to Yassi-fy your OOTDs with the right accessories.
[1]The number 1 seller of fashion jewelry and direct seller of watches and handbags based on Euromonitor 2020 data.
The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), gives everyJuan an early PASSko as it offers its one-of-a-kind travel voucher, the CEB Super Pass, from 10AM on October 10 until October 13, 2022.
For only PHP 99, one-way base fare, customers can purchase an open-dated pass that allows one to travel across the airline’s widest domestic network, whether via Cebu Pacific or Cebgo. Each passenger can also buy all they can and fly only when they can, from October 17, 2022, until November 30, 2023.
“We are very happy to relaunch this well-loved product right in time for the holiday season. Now it’s even easier to give your loved ones the gift of flexible travel, which they can use up until next year,” said Carmina Romero, Cebu Pacific Director for Corporate Communications.
The CEB Super Pass is made available for Juans who place a high value on flexibility, convenience, and affordability for their travels, whether for leisure or business. This was initially launched in 2021 as part of its 25th anniversary celebration, in line with the airline’s promise to keep making travel accessible for everyJuan.
Passengers who have existing Travel Funds may also make use of their virtual wallets to stock up on these vouchers. Get your CEB Super Pass for yourself and for your loved ones.
Visit the Cebu Pacific website: https://bit.ly/CEBSuperPass for more information.
“Halloween Ends” brings back Jamie Lee Curtis in her iconic role as Laurie Strode as she faces off for the last time against the embodiment of evil, Michael Myers, in an unprecedented confrontation never before seen on-screen. Over more than four decades, the Halloween franchise and Jamie Lee Curtis’s character Laurie Strode have reshaped and redefined the horror genre forever. The record-breaking relaunch of the franchise that began with 2018’s Halloween and continued with 2021’s Halloween Kills now reaches its jaw-dropping conclusion with a film that is unlike any Halloween film.
In this unexpected final chapter, set four years after the events of last year’s Halloween Kills, Laurie is living with her granddaughter Allyson (Andi Matichak) and is finishing writing her memoir. Michael Myers hasn’t been seen since. Laurie, after allowing the specter of Michael to determine and drive her reality for decades, has decided to liberate herself from fear and rage and embrace life. But when a young man, Corey Cunningham (Rohan Campbell; The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.
“This story begins with a babysitter and a child on Halloween night that goes terribly wrong,” Curtis says. The opening sequence is a sly inversion of the premise of the 1978 film, where a babysitter, not a child, is a killer’s target. “That sequence is so crazy intense, beautifully shot and visually put together that, just on its own, I think it could have been an Oscar®-nominated short film,” Curtis says.
Only one of them survives this fight to the death., So as Curtis and James Jude Courtney, who plays Michael Myers (aka The Shape) prepared for their final scene, their history together, both as characters and actors, the weight of the moment became overwhelming. “When Jamie and I had our big finale, I pulled her aside and asked her to walk me through the beats,” Courtney says. “As she did, both of us just started going deep into this emotional place together. Then we had tears coming down our cheeks. This was what was happening between the characters, but it’s also what was happening to us while we acted it.”
It’s particularly meaningful that Laurie Strode has become a symbol of female strength, resilience and endurance worldwide, and that the success of this character and these films have helped pave the way for a new generation of strong, layered female film characters, not just in the horror genre, but industry wide. “The legacy of Laurie Strode is directly attributed to the late Debra Hill, (co-writer of the original “Halloween”),” Curtis says. “The gentle soul of Laurie and that fierce warrior spirit are the legacy of Debra. As a feminist, she’d be very proud of how women are represented, how Laurie has evolved as a character—with the deep emotionality, incredible bravery and physical prowess she demonstrates in this trilogy. I know that she’d be incredibly proud of her contributions, which are forever.”
Watch “Halloween Ends” exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas starting October 12 – Glorietta 4, Greenbelt 3, Alabang Town Center, Market Market, TriNoma, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, U.P. Town Center, Ayala Malls The 30th, Fairview Terraces, Bonifacio High Street, Ayala Malls Vertis North, Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Malls Cloverleaf, Ayala Malls Feliz in Metro Manila; and Marquee in Pampanga, Harbor Point in Subic Bay, Ayala Malls Solenad in Laguna, Centrio Mall in Cagayan de Oro, Ayala Center Cebu, Ayala Malls Legazpi, Ayala Malls Capitol Central in Bacolod.
The Pet Express PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart headlines the weekend piso sale events of MetroMart this October 7-10, 2022. Premium dog and cat foods can be purchased for only ₱1.00 from participating Pet Express branches, via exclusive delivery order on the MetroMart app and website.
The Pet Express PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart will have select products available for only ₱1.00 within schedules of 9AM- 2PM & 3PM-8PM on October 7-10, 2022, Friday until Monday. These include Pedigree Dentastix, Pedigree and Cesar dog food in different flavors, plus Whiskas, SmartHeart and Sheba cat food in different flavors.
Participating Pet Express branches include Pet Express Finlandia, Pet Express Cubao, Pet Express SM Aura, Pet Express North Edsa, Pet Express SM Makati, Pet Express SM Megamall, Pet Express Estancia, Pet Express Masinag, Pet Express Alabang Hills, Pet Express Fairview, Pet Express Mall Of Asia, Pet Express Greenhills, Pet Express Virra Mall, Pet Express Dasmarinas, Pet Express Molino.
Please see all items up for grabs:
*Products are subject to availability in Pet Express branches.
“The MetroMart family is excited to have this partnership with Pet Express, as we continue to provide our customers with lots of great deals through the weekend piso sales.This time, we are including the furry members of the household, and Filipino families and ‘furparents’ can shop online for their pet supplies and other pet essentials.” MetroMart CEO and co-founder Steffano Fazzini said.”
The Pet Express PISO SALE, exclusively via MetroMart is applicable to New and Existing Users of MetroMart. A min. spend of only ₱1,000 is required in order to avail the 1-peso sale items. Only completed checkout of orders within the scheduled day and time can avail the discounted items.
New customers of MetroMart can use the code “MMNEW” upon checkout to avail a ₱200 discount for a minimum order of ₱2,000 on their first order from the MetroMart app or website. The promo is valid for one-time use and applicable across all stores and supermarkets, until October 16, 2022.
MetroMart is the #1 online grocery delivery service in the Philippines. Our grocery partners include S&R (with or no membership card required), Robinsons Supermarket, Landmark, The Marketplace, Shopwise, All Day Supermarket, Merrymart, Super8 Grocery Warehouse, Ever Supermarket, UltraMega Supermarket, and over 500+ specialty store retailers like Pet Express, No Brand, Baby Company, Toy Kingdom, Toys”R”Us, National Book Store, Office Warehouse, Southstar Drug and AllDay Rx. Customers can order from their favorite stores on the MetroMart app and have it delivered to their door in 2 hours! For more updates on MetroMart, like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok at @metromartph. Order groceries online or download the app via https://bit.ly/DownloadNowMM.
The long wait is almost over as Apple Premium Reseller Power Mac Center (PMC) just announced it is opening pre-orders for the highly anticipated iPhone 14 family. As in previous releases, it is packed full of perks for the faithful ones and switchers alike, and we’re looking at the comeback of the traditional midnight launch after three years.
“All year long, we’ve been saying there’s an iPhone for all. We have focused on improving accessibility by opening various platforms—both online and offline—for customers to purchase their favorite Apple devices. We also helped make it possible for all to afford the devices they want with wide payment options to choose from. Now that we are ready to offer the iPhone 14 line up, we’re confident Power Mac Center can follow through and be able to serve the very best to Filipino fans,” said Joey Alvarez, PMC Director of Product Management and Marketing.
The iPhone 14 pre-order period is from October 7 to 13, 2022 only. Participating sales channels include all Power Mac Center and The Loop branches, Web Store, Viber Store, and Shopee. Terms and conditions apply. Retail prices are as follows:
● iPhone 14 starts at P61,990, available in Blue, Midnight, PRODUCT(RED), Purple, and Starlight and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB variants.
● iPhone 14 Plus starts at P68,990, available in Blue, Midnight, PRODUCT(RED), Purple, and Starlight and 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB variants.
● iPhone 14 Pro starts at P76,990, available in Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants.
● iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at P83,990, available in Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black and 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB variants.
Offers for cash and straight payment are available, as well as easy installment payment terms of up to 24 months on select banks.
Power Mac Center is the pioneer in offering the entire Apple ecosystem in the country, with over 90 retail establishments, Mobile Care Service Centers, and PBSI Training Centers. It is celebrating the hottest tech drop of the year by offering fans and new-to-iPhone customers these exclusive treats:
Free premium accessories bundle, possible for all
PMC makes it easy to choose by offering unbeatable deals with every new iPhone purchase. It will be raffling off P14,000 worth of premium accessories to lucky pre-order participants. 28 winners will be chosen from customers who will pre-order at Power Mac Center and The Loop stores from October 7 to October 9, 2022.
Another 28 lucky names will be drawn from customers who will pre-order via <iPhone14.powermaccenter.com> and Viber Store from October 7, 2022 12:01 AM to October 9, 2022 11:59 PM. Winners will be announced on October 12, 2022 on Power Mac Center’s social media channels.
Just go to your preferred sales channel and follow the prompt. Web Store and Viber Store orders can be picked up at select Power Mac Center and The Loop stores and Mobile Care Service Centers nationwide.
Premium accessories for less
Every iPhone purchase entitles a customer to up to 50% off on AirPods and 10% off on Apple-branded iPhone cases, as well as 15% off on all Beats by Dr. Dre products. Meanwhile, up to 25% off can be availed on select non-Apple accessories. Participating brands include Adam Elements, Belkin, Cygnett, Just Mobile, Laut, PanzerGlass, and Switcheasy. This is valid for in-store, Web Store, and Viber Store purchases.
For Web Store purchases, only one discounted accessory is allowed at checkout. For in-store and Viber Store transactions, no limits—it’s all yours for the taking.
Exclusive Shopee deals
Pre-order via The Loop by Power Mac Center on Shopee and every iPhone 14 purchase entitles you to free shipping, up to 25% off on AirPods, 10% off on Apple-branded iPhone cases, 15% off on all Beats by Dr. Dre products, and up to 25% off on select non-Apple accessories. Offers will automatically apply for participating products. Customers who will also pre-order via The Loop by Power Mac Center on Shopee can get a free participating Apple or non-Apple premium accessory of their choice from select brands.
UpTrade to upgrade
PMC customers and iPhone users who will trade in their iPhone 13 can save up to P51,000 when they upgrade to the new iPhone 14 family. Meanwhile, iPhone 11 and iPhone 12 trade-ins will get P1,000 off on top of the trade-in value for the iPhone 14 models.
Alongside the start of the iPhone 14 pre-order period at Power Mac Center on October 7, 2022, the local Apple Premium Reseller is expanding the coverage of its Protect Plus offers. Protect Plus is Power Mac Center’s insurance service that extends coverage for damages not included in the standard warranty.
Those who will pre-order the iPhone 14 may enroll to any of the Protect Plus insurance plans including up to two years of coverage for accidental damage, theft, or both.
Return of the in-person midnight launch
After two years of having it online, the traditional in-person launch is back! Fans are invited to join Power Mac Center in welcoming the iPhone 14 at the flagship branch in Greenbelt 3, when midnight strikes on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Save the date, Apple fans! Customers who will line up to purchase their new iPhone 14 will get a chance to receive a starter kit with freebies worth up to P28,000 from partner brands namely Adam Elements, Anker, Belkin, PanzerGlass, Ventev, Aukey, Cygnett, Laut, Itskins, and Otterbox.
Those who went through the pre-order process are guaranteed their choice of device but will have to line up with all others at the official queue if they wish to get a premium accessory bundle.
Midnight iPhone launches have long been a tradition at PMC. Some fans line up as early as the day before the launch for the honor of being the first customer on launch day. To make the wait worthwhile, PMC fills the night with games and food and invites OPM artists to entertain the crowd. This year, the party will officially start at 9 PM on Thursday, October 13, 2022. See you there!
For more details and to be updated on news and promotions, follow Power Mac Center’s official Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube accounts.
Based on the best-selling book series by Bernard Waber, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a live-action / CGI musical comedy that brings this beloved character to a new, global audience.
Mendes describes Lyle as a character driven by love. “He just wants to have a family, a home, and feel connected to people,” says Mendes, “and love is the reason I sing, too – I sing when I feel comfortable, when I feel accepted. I relate to him a lot.”
Photos Courtesy of Columbia Pictures
“Hearing your own voice come out of an animated character is such a weird experience,” Mendes continues. “It can be a bit of an out-of-body experience to hear your voice coming out of a crocodile, he adds, but what he wasn’t expecting was how much the animators would capture of Mendes himself. “While I was singing in the studio, the animators were filming my facial expressions, and then animating Lyle to make similar facial expressions that I was making.”
The film features original songs performed by Shawn Mendes, Javier Bardem, and Constance Wu, written by the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
For Mendes, singing the work of Pasek and Paul brought to the fore the way that gifted songwriters can make the songs of a musical work a dual purpose, building on each other as part of a cohesive whole and also providing a discrete, joyful experience. “When you watch one of their movies or shows, you’re digesting the entire thing at once, and you may not realize just how smart they are,” says Mendes. “You don’t realize how complex and how beautiful these songs are, how lyrically astonishing they are, and how much effort they put into them. But when you’re in the recording studio, going through the songs, it’s an eye-opening experience,” he concludes.
Photos Courtesy of Columbia Pictures
About Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
When the Primm family (Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Winslow Fegley) moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle – a singing crocodile (Shawn Mendes) who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. The two become fast friends, but when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps (Brett Gelman), the Primm’s must band together with Lyle’s charismatic owner, Hector P. Valenti (Javier Bardem), to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places and there’s nothing wrong with a big singing crocodile with an even bigger personality.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile will feature original songs performed by Shawn Mendes and written by the songwriting team behind The Greatest Showman, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Joining Pasek and Paul in writing original songs for the film are Ari Afsar, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Mark Sonnenblick, and Joriah Kwamé. Directed and produced by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the screenplay is by Will Davies.
In cinemas across the Philippines starting October 12, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is distributed by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International. Connect with the hashtag #LyleLyleCrocodile
Slumberland takes audiences to a magical new place, a dreamworld where precocious Nemo (Marlow Barkley) and her eccentric companion Flip (Jason Momoa) embark on the adventure of a lifetime. After her father Peter (Kyle Chandler) is unexpectedly lost at sea, young Nemo’s idyllic Pacific Northwest existence is completely upended when she is sent to live in the city with her well-meaning but deeply awkward uncle Phillip (Chris O’Dowd). Her new school and new routine are challenging by day but at night, a secret map to the fantastical world of Slumberland connects Nemo to Flip, a rough-around-the-edges but lovable outlaw who quickly becomes her partner and guide. She and Flip soon find themselves on an incredible journey traversing dreams and fleeing nightmares, where Nemo begins to hope that she will be reunited with her father once again.
Slumberland is directed by Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire & Mockingjay), written by David Guion and Michael Handelman (Night at the Museum; Secret of the Tomb) and produced by Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, David Ready, and Francis Lawrence. The film also stars Weruche Opia, India De Beaufort, and Humberly Gonzalez.
And just like that, we’re already in October! And what best way to start the month but to score the best budol buys at the Lazada 10.10 Budol Festival!
From your fashion needs to beauty must-haves to trending tech finds, Lazada has you covered with exciting promos such as their P99 and below deals, fast & free shipping with no cap and no minimum spend, and the power to stack vouchers for bigger discounts!
The 10.10 Budol Festival happens from October 10 to 14. After kicking off the festival on October 10, the celebration will then highlight certain categories on the following days: the Stylish Fashion Budol buys on October 11, Health & Beauty Budol on the 12th, Home & Living Budol on the 13th, and Trending Tech Budol on October 14.
You can also catch their #DailyBudol livestream every 12NN from October 9 to 14 where you can win Lazada Wallet credits, and P100,000 worth of prizes and vouchers; and the Lazada Finds at Papremyo every 8 PM on the same days, where you can win up to P200,000 worth of prizes, vouchers, and Lazada Wallet credits!
Ready to add-to-cart? Below are some of the brands on Lazada that you might want to watch out for for the best deals this happy budol season!
1. North Edge
Enjoy up to 55% off when you pick your next wearable from the luxe lineup of watches of North Edge!
PatPat’s cute and quality products for the young ones can be purchased with up to 45% off, plus a Buy 3 Get 15% Off promo! You can also score their 20% off voucher and free shipping. Pro tip: Now’s the best time to get your kids’ Halloween costumes from PatPat!
Let your beauty shine with Daniel Wellington’s posh jewelry, watches, and more! This 10.10 Budol Festival, you can get up to 30% off on their products, plus a P100 voucher with no minimum spend!
Heads up home buddies! Netel’s budol finds will help you make your kitchen tidier and more pleasing to the eyes. And this 10.10, Netel gives you up to 90% off!
On the lookout for beautiful lights that will breathe life into your Christmas decorations? Osiden offers up to 50% off on their products which will give you a brighter holiday season!
If you seek security through technology, ZKTeco is a brand to check out this 10.10. They have security cameras, door locks that connect to your phone, and time attendance machines. Give in to the budol because ZKTeco offers up to 50% off on their bestselling items this 10.10 Budol Festival!
If your kind of budol are affordable and stylish accessories, then LS Jewelry shop is worth browsing! To make your shopping even more sulit, you can get up to 90% off on their products this 10.10 Budol Festival!
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From October 5 to 16, 2022, the 21st edition of PELÍCULA-Spanish Film Festival will return to in-person screenings. After two years of having a virtual festival, PELÍCULA will screen more than twenty movies in three venues of Metro-Manila –Edsa Shangri-La Plaza, Cine Adarna at UP Diliman, and Instituto Cervantes Intramuros branch.
Since its creation in 2002 by Instituto Cervantes de Manila, PELíCULA has been an annual attraction in Philippine theatres. After the Covid-19 crisis, which forced cinemas to close worldwide and caused audiences of PELíCULA to migrate online, the festival returns to the big screen, on a first-come, first-served free admission basis. Furthermore, as well as in-person screenings in Metro Manila, the Festival will also host online screenings for the Philippines, Malaysia and Australia.
PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival is showcasing 13 movies at Red Carpet at the Shang kicking off with El buen patron. It’s a 2021 comedy directed by award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker Fernando León de Aranoa and starring Oscar winner Javier Bardem. It’s about an owner of an industrial scales manufacturing business who tries to get his company an award in excellence while resolving problems with his workers at the same time.
Other comedy movies in the lineup include El test, a 2022 Dani de la Orden flick about a broke couple who have to decide whether to get €100,000 now or €1,000,000 10 years later, and Con quién viajas, a dialogue-heavy road film full of comical situations and thrills and tension. It’s directed by Martín Cuervo and released in 2021.
More feel-good films are screening at the festival. La boda de Rosa is a 2020 romcom film by Icíar Bollaín that portrays a burnt-out woman in her mid-40s who sets out to start anew by marrying herself. Sentimental is a 2020 Cesc Gay film about two couples who explore the secrets of keeping the fire alive in long-term relationships. Rendir los machos, a 2021 David Pantaleón film, tells the story of two brothers who are forced to move their cattle across the wild and hand them over to their greatest rival to receive the inheritance from their father.
The festival also screens documentaries like the 2022 Laura Hojman film A las mujeres de España; María Lejárragathat tells the story María Lejárraga, writer and pioneer of feminism in Spain during the 1920s; and thrillers like La hija, Manuel Martín Cuenca’s 2021 movie about a pregnant teenager from a juvenile detention who agreed to give her baby to a couple desperate to have a child.
It also features dramas such as Maixabel, a 2021 Icíar Bollaín production based on a true story of a widow who met one of her husband’s assassins in prison after breaking ties with the Spanish separatist group ETA, and El olvido que seremos, a 2020 Colombian film by Fernando Trueba about an author recounting his life with his father who fought against oppression and social inequality and killed by Colombian paramilitaries.
PELÍCULA is also promoting Latin American films such as the Panamanian romcom Algo azul(Mariel García Spooner, 2021) on a hotel employee who steals an expensive wedding dress; and Competencia oficial, a 2021 Spanish-Argentinean comedy directed by Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn, and led by Penélope Cruz, Antonio Banderas,and Oscar Martínez. It’s about a wealthy businessman who wants to produce a brilliant art film.
To celebrate its 21st edition, PELÍCULA is going to screen a celebrated classic Spanish film, the Cannes winner Muerte de un ciclista(Juan Antonio Bardem, 1953), which is a social realist Spanish drama about an adulterous pair of lovers whose lives are about to turn around after hitting a cyclist.
As part of its longtime tradition, the festival is encouraging moviegoers to vote for their favorite entry. The film with the most votes will receive the Audience Choice Award and will be screened again on PELÍCULA’s closing night. All the movies are in Spanish or their original language with English subtitles. Catch one of the most beloved cultural events in the country, don’t miss the PELÍCULA Spanish Film Festival for the first time at the Red Carpet in Shangri-La Plaza starting October 5!
PELíCULA 2022 is a project of Instituto Cervantes in Manila and Sydney, the Embassies of Spain in the Philippines and Australia, and the AECID, in collaboration with the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Shangri-La Plaza, Instituto Etxepare, Filmoteca Vasca, the Embassy of Colombia in the Philippines, the Embassy of Panama in the Philippines, the UP Film Institute, the University of the Philippines, Intramuros Administration, Vibal Foundation, Philippine Transmarine Carriers, Acciona, Rustan’s, Arthaland, La Pícara, and Emperador.
All the screenings are FREE entrance. All the movies are in Spanish (or their original language) with English subtitles.
