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mon 14 nov 10:00 pm Murnau Filmtheater
APOCALYPSE CHILD Philippines 2015 95 min Tagalog-English original version with English subtitles German premiere Script: Mario Cornejo, Monster Jimenez, DoP: Ike Avellana, Editor: Lawrence S. Ang, Production: Arkeofilms, QCinema, NCCA, Producer: Monster Jimenez, Cast: Sid Lucero, Annicka Dolonius, RK Bagatsing, Ana Abad Santos, Gwen Zamora Ford, living with his mother as a surfing instructor in the beach town Baler, has been told his whole life that he’s the son of Francis Ford Coppola, who directed APOCALYPSE NOW in the Philippines. His mother raises his hope that the famous director someday would acknowledge him as his son. But another surfing season is ending and Ford is forced to confront his past and the myths of his life. "Beautiful, naturally sensual filmmaking from start to finish" (https://filmschoolrejects.com) "APOCALYPSE CHILD is one of those rare beauties where narrative plays second fiddle to a combination of perfect locations and characters." (www.oneroomwithaview.com) |
Biography: Mario Cornejo is a movie and commercial director. In 2005, he wrote, edited and directed his first feature, BIG TIME. It was a hit comedy that won critical praise locally. After a long time with commercial productions, he got back to movie directing with his third feature film APOCALYPSE CHILD.
Filmography: 2005 BIG TIME, 2006 FIRST DAY HIGH, 2008 STRAY HEARTS (short film), 2015 APOCALYPSE CHILD Awards (selection): Awards for Best Film, Best Director, Technical Excellence in Editing and Best Supporting Actress (Quezon City International Film Festival, Philippines 2015), Award for Best Cinematography (PMPC Star Awards, Manila/Philippines 2015), Gawad Urian Award for Best Supporting Actress (Filipino Film Critics, Manila/Philippines 2016) Contact: |
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