Donsol and Kadin

Donsol w/d Kadin for UP Film Institute’s ongoing summer special

Watch both titles in the grandeur of 35mm film finish in an unmatched showcase of twin exemplars of Pinoy independent cinema

 

UP Film Institute holds a back-to-back special engagement for a pair of Adolfo Alix Jr.’s acclaimed films. Forming part of UP Film Institute’s ongoing summer special, Donsol and Kadin are to screen daily (except Sundays) from May 1 (Thursday) to May 15 (also a Thursday) at 5 and 7 p.m. in 35mm film finish.     

 

Donsol and Kadin are Cinemalaya prize-winning entries (2006 and 2007 respectively) that went on to garner further plaudits overseas. Grab the rare chance of seeing the double feature in a truly distinct presentation that constitutes an unmatched showcase of twin exemplars of Pinoy independent cinema.

 

Donsol

A Bicycle Pictures Production

A lonesome whaleshark guide is drawn to a mysterious woman burdened like him by a past heartache.

Official Philippine Submission to the Oscars for Best Foreign-Language Film—2008 Academy Awards; Winner of Spirit of Independent Award—2006 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival; Special Jury Prize—2006 Asian Marine Film Festival, Japan; Best Cinematography, Best Actress for Angel Aquino—2006 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival among more awards and distinctions

Direction and Screenplay: Adolfo Alix Jr. Cast: Angel Aquino, Sid Lucero, Cherie Gil, Jaclyn Jose, Bembol Roco, Mark Gil, Simon Ibarra

2006 103 minutes 35mm color with English subtitles

 

Kadin

(The Goat)

A Bicycle Pictures Production

Finding out that the family’s milking goat is missing, a boy together with his kid sister embarks on a search across the isle only to stumble on what could be life’s myriad, rarefied and at times contradictory meanings.

Official Selection for Here and Elsewhere—2007 Locarno IFF; Official Selection—2007 Amiens IFF; Best Cinematography, Best Musical Score—2007 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival

Direction and Screenplay: Adolfo Alix Jr. Cast: Rico Mark Cardona, Monica Joy Camarillas

2007 88 minutes 35mm color Isabtangen with English subtitles

 

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Always watch UP Film Institute screenings and be kept informed of all UP Film Institute’s forthcoming attractions. Be especially alert of added screenings day by day. Unless indicated otherwise, screenings are held at the Cine Adarna’s 800-seat main cinema. Program is subject to change without prior notice.

 

Anne Marie G. de Guzman
Director
University of the Philippines Film Institute
agdeguzman@up. edu.ph