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Top 5 of the best Philippine Independent Films

09 Sunday Aug 2015

Posted by cinetactic in Movie Lists

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ang babae sa septic tank, cinemalaya, from what is before, indiependent film, kinatay, philippines

  We have come to the end of our list of the best Indie films of the country. So far, we gave you 5. Ang Lihim ni Antonio, 4. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank, 3. Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon (From What is Before), 2. Kinatay (Butchered). 

What do you think is not yet included in the lineup? Share us your thoughts  below.
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Ang Babae sa Septic Tank: The Mockery of Indie

06 Thursday Aug 2015

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ang babae sa septic tank, cinemalaya, eugene domingo, independent film, indie, jm de guzman, kean cipriano, marlon rivera, Movie review

by Lei Landicho

Much has been said about Filipino independent films being mirrors of reality; being bastions of hope for what’s left of Pinoy creativity. In this age when indie films are placed on a pedestal, one film boldly exposes every nook and cranny of unapologetic, budget-bound, and “honest” filmmaking. Ang Babae sa Septic Tank relishes and abhors itself at the same time for bearing the tag of an “Indie.” Continue reading →

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