Directed by multi-award-winning Quark Henares, the movie "Where is the Lie?" is a dark comedy thriller inspired by the viral Twitter thread on the first lockdown where a transgender woman shared her heartbreaking experience of being catfished, scammed, and how dangerous the web can be. It is produced by Anima Studios.
Maris Racal to represent movie 'Where is the Lie' at Udine Far East Film Festival 2023 in Italy
Apr 26, 2023 06:10 AM
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Maris Racal (Instagram)
Filipino singer-actress Maris Racal will represent the film "Marupok AF (Where is the Lie?)" at the Udine Far East Film Festival 2023 ongoing in Italy from April 21-29.
Maris shared the good news on Instagram by posting a picture that looked attached to a travel document. It was captioned: “We’re going to Italy. Can’t believe I’m gonna be at the Udine Far East Film Festival to represent our film…see u. So exciting. Thank u universe.”
Directed by multi-award-winning Quark Henares, the movie "Where is the Lie?" is a dark comedy thriller inspired by the viral Twitter thread on the first lockdown where a transgender woman shared her heartbreaking experience of being catfished, scammed, and how dangerous the web can be. It is produced by Anima Studios.
EJ Jallorina, who played the role of Janzen Torres, will also join Maris in Italy. The film also stars Royce Cabrera.
Earlier, "Where is the Lie?" premiered at the prestigious Slamdance Film Festival in Utah.
Aside from the Udine Far East Film Festival, the film is also set to debut at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival.
(Contributed by Richielyn Canlas/OJT/Malabon University)