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Rafael Manuel’s "Filipiñana" turns a seemingly ordinary day at a Philippine country club into a sharply funny and unsettling look at class, privilege, and exploitation. The film follows 17-year-old Isabel (Jorrybell Agoto), who starts working as a “tee-girl,” one that places golf balls on...

For its 22nd edition, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival opens and closes with two internationally acclaimed independent films that reflect the complexity of the Filipino experience. The opening film, "Enjoy Your Stay," explores a mother 's enduring love for her daughter,...

The trailer for "Filipiñana" has generated widespread excitement among moviegoers, with many praising its striking visuals, compelling performances, and distinctly Filipino story following its successful run on the international film festival circuit. Social media users have described the preview...

Filipino filmmaker Rafael Manuel 's featurette Filipiñiana bags another international recognition as it's among the films nominated at the British Independent Film Awards 2020 . View this post on Instagram The film, which took home the Shorts Silver Bear Jury Prize at the 70th Berlinale, was...