Brillante Mendoza’s Serbis in 2008 Cannes Film Festival
Filipino director Brillante “Dante” Mendoza’s film, Serbis has been officially invited to the official competition section of the 61st Cannes Film Festival in France from May 14 to 25.
This is only the third time for the Philippines to compete in Cannes. The first time was in 1980 with Brocka’s Jaguar and then in 1984 with Kapit sa Patalim, also by Brocka. Serbis is about a family living in a rundown moviehouse in Angeles City. The film stars veteran, multi-awarded actress Gina Pareño and talented newcomer Coco Martin. It will open in selected Metro Manila theaters on June 18.
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April 24th, 2008 at 9:34 pm
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April 24th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
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April 24th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
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April 25th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Indeed, Philippine movie industry is invaded by indie filmmakers. If not for them, we cannot make it to various film festivals abroad, specifically, the prestigious Cannes Filmfest.
Kudos, Brillante Mendoza. You’re such a great indie filmmaker.