CINE EUROPA: 15 Years + 3 More Cities

The 15th edition of the Cine Europa Film Festival will open with a splash at Shangri-La Plaza on 5 September including a performance by the Manila String Quartet, a painting exhibition by local artists and the screening of the movie "Upperdog",  to mark the inclusion for the first time of a movie from Norway.

To mark its fifteenth year, Cine Europa will draw on its collaboration with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to double the numbe rof film Festival locations from three to six.  In addition to keeping its long-standing tradition of screenings at:

• Shangri-La Plaza (6 to 16 September)
• Ayala Center in Cebu (21 to 24 September)
• Liceo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro (27 to 30 September)

Cine Europa 15 will then continue in three other cities:

• FDCP Cinemateque, Davao ( 4 to 7 October);
• FDCP Cinemateque, Baguio (11 to 14 October), and
• FDCP Cinemateque, Iloilo (18 to 21 October)

To further mark the special occassion, the organisers of Cine Europa are for the first time tapping the resources of the Independent Film Cooperative (IFC) to enhance further the educational component of the festival with round table discussions with prominent film personalities and experts exploring the links between European and Filipino films while also offering screenings of selected Filipino movies with European connections.

Back to back with the European films, Cine Europa will show on September 8, 1pm at the Shang's Premiere Theater, "Paglipad ng Anghel", a movie by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr., and a documentary film titled "Kano".

On 15 September at 1pm, "Bakal Boys", considered as the most awarded Filipino film in 2009, winning awards in Thessaloniki, Greece; Torino, Italy; and Barcelona, Spain International Film Festivals, will be featured; and at 4pm, "MNL 143", the movie premiered in the Edinburgh film festival last July 2012 will follow.

From just 11 films in 1998, Cine Europa will now present 21 films from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

Admission is free for all screenings at all locations between 6 September and 21 October.
The Manila leg of Cine Europa will open with the movie "Upperdog", which tackles multiculturalism from the experiences of two young Koreans adopted by two different families from Oslo.  Directed by Sarah Johnsen, "Upperdog" received various "Amanda" awards - the equivalent of Oscars in Norway.  In Cebu, the festival will open with the Italian movie by Bernanrdo Bertolucci, "L'Ultimo Imperatore" (The Last Emperor).

For complete line-up of films and synopses, please click here

Julian Vassallo, Political Counsellor at the European Union Delegation to the Philippines said that:

Cine Europa 15 is first and foremost an opportunity for Filipinos to enjoy a taste of Europe's particular cinematic traditions.  It is also an opportunity for us Europeans to wear our heart on our sleeve and share our hopes, fears and dreams with our Filipino friends.

This year's educational component and the screening of select Filipino movies will also explore the links between the European and Filipino cinema which are deeper than many may think.  Educational round tables will tackle different aspects of cinematic art while information will be made available on Filipino filmmakers may be able to access European funds.

The Manila edition of Cine Europa will be inaugurated by the Chargé d'Affaires, a.i. of the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, Lubomir Frebort, in the presence of Euroepan Ambassadors and Consuls as well as Ms. Lala Fojas, Executive Vice President and Genereal Manager of Shangri-La Plaza Corporation.

Cine Europa 15 is organised by the European Union Cultural Group in Manila which gathers together the Embassies and Cultural Institutes of the European Union.  The Embassies of Norway and Switzerland, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Independent Film Cooperative, the Shangri-La Plaza Mall (Manila), Arts Council of Cebu and Liceo de Cagayan de Oros (Mindanao)are partners of Cine Europa 15.

KLM royal Dutch Airlines supports Cine Europa 15, and has kindly donated one economy class return ticket to Europe to be raffled amongst those attending any of the screenings of Cine Europa.  It is also a pleasure to acknowledge and thank our new partners: Inquirer.net and Travelife Magazine.

Citi-Rustan’s French Film Festival

With a strong following comprised of film aficionados, culture enthusiasts, everyday moviegoers and mall shoppers, the Citi-Rustan’s French Film Fest returns to Shangri-La Plaza from June 7 to 17 at the Shang Cineplex. 

Seventeen of France’s most-loved film feats await cinephiles this year, which includes a seven-film retrospect on director-extraordinaire Olivier Assayas, one of the first European directors to pay attention to Asian films; and an eight-film treat from L’Institut Francais.

The festival opens with no less than the 2012 Academy award-winning movie The Artist, a black-and-white silent film that follows the life of George Valentin - a Hollywood silent film star - whose career has come to a close due to the collapse of the silent film industry. He attempts to revive his career by financing his own picture, which opens against a talkie starring up-and-coming young dancer Peppy Miller, who he develops a fascination for. 

Kicking off the streak of Assayas films is L’Eau froide (Cold Water), a story that revolves around the individual lives of Gilles and Christine - both children of divorced parents - who eventually decide to hit the road together after Christine escapes a mental institution and meets up with Gilles at a party. The journey ends as they end up at the Massif central, where Christine disappears and leaves Gilles to face up to his future.

Next in line is experimental film Irma Vep, which stars Hong Kong action star Maggie Cheung as herself coming to Paris to play Irma Vep in a story that recreates Louis Feuillade’s Les Vampires. However, trouble arises as the fragile nature of French film-making and the director’s mental instability make the shoot a total catastrophe.

Les Destinées Sentimentales (Sentimental Destinies) takes on the heartwarming story of Jean and Pauline, whose sentimental destinies intertwine in the midst of a post-World War I society where certainties and industrial dynasties are crumbling. Even though Jean has resigned himself to the failure of his past marriage, they both find a love that is stronger than the past and the passing time.

Industrial espionage, corporate war and personal duels make for a plot for Demonlover, where young, seductive senior executive Diane de Monx becomes a pawn in global intrigues and treachery stretching from Japan to Mexico after the company she belongs to acquires Tokyo Anime, a Japanese company that produces animated pornography.

Emily Wang tries to get back on her feet in Clean, where she vows to give up drugs and change her ways in order to resume her role as a mother after being forbidden to see her son Jay. However, after getting to see Jay again and spending several wonderful hours with him, she finds herself confronted with a choice between her son and the chance to resume her singing career. The Film Clean won the Technical Grand Prize Award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004.

Capping off the Assayas anthology is Family tension intensifies within the Berthier family as conflicting ideas rise to the surface upon the death of their mother, Hélène Berthier, whose life has been devoted to preserving the legacy of her uncle - painter Paul Berthier. The children are left to deal with objects from the past and must decide whether to break up the collection or live with it, as well as what is to become of the family home.

Kicking off the film line-up from L’Institut Francais is Le Mariage à Trois (The Three-way Wedding), where playwright Auguste struggles to finish his play and his feelings towards lead star Fanny, who also happens to be his former wife. When Fanny informs him that she will be marrying Theo, his leading man, Auguste tries to prove himself by seducing Harriet - his young assistant - who he later finds to be the ideal fit for the play’s principal role.

Au fond des Bois (Deep in the Woods) stirs intrigue with the character of Timothee - a strange yet charismatic drifter who managed to impress everyone, including Doctor Hughes and her daughter, Josephine, with his talent for magic and hypnosis. But when he subjects Josephine to a brutal rape, his image is tainted and he leaves the village with Josephine in tow. Doctor Hughes is then left wondering if she is going off on her own free will or if he has mesmerized her into doing his bidding.

Le Refuge (Hideaway) revolves around the lives of Mousse and Louis - a rich, young, beautiful couple whose lives have been invaded by drugs. One day, they overdose and Louis dies. Mousse survives, but soon learns she's pregnant. Feeling lost, Mousse runs away to a house far from Paris. Several months later, Louis' brother joins her in her refuge.

Meanwhile, Roses à Crédit (Roses on Credit) is a drama centered on a woman whose life is taken over by greed. Struggling with the aftermath of World War II, Marjoline and her husband, Daniel, dig themselves deeper into debt with no end in sight as Marjoline’s lust for consumer products ceases to fade.

Journey with close friends Lila and Ely as they are lured by the Paris elite in Tout Ce Qui Brille (All that Glitters). Unable to resist, they begin to pick up tips and tricks on how to infiltrate the upper class and begin to carve unique paths for themselves; but the new social circles begin to take their toll both on a familial and romantic level - and the friendship between Lily and Ely begins to strain and crack under the pressure of social advancement. Tout Ce Qui Brille (All that Glitters) won the Best First Film Award at the 2011 César Awards.

Composed of several chapters, L’Art d’Aimer (The Art of Love) is a movie following the stories of several Parisian couples. Isabelle, who has not had sex in a year, declines Zoé’s offer to "lend" her husband - and ends up impersonating Amélie, who cannot bring herself to sleep with her buddy Boris. On the other hand, Achille prances around a possible new affair, a middle-aged couple’s marriage is threatened, and a pair of young lovers discovers the pangs of jealousy.

L’Ordre et La Morale (Rebellion) is a film set in Ouvea island in New Caledonia, where 30 policemen are held hostage by locals fighting for their independence. 300 members of the French Army Special Forces Unit are immediately sent on a mission, in an attempt to solve the situation through mutual trust and dialogue over violence.

Last but not least, L’arnac?ur (Heartbreaker) brings the festival to a close as lead character Alex, together with his sister, operates a business designed to break up relationships. Hired by a wealthy man to prevent the wedding of his daughter to an Englishman, they try to complete the seemingly impossible job of breaking up a relationship that looks like it has none of the usual flaws, thus putting Alex’s honorable principles to the test.

JUNE 8 (FRIDAY) Cinema 4
Tout Ce Qui Brille  (All That Glitters) *PG-13                          1:00 PM (100 min)

Le Refuge (Hideaway) *R-13                                                       3:30 PM (90 min)

Le Mariage à Trois (The Three-way Wedding)*PG-13           5:30 PM (100 min)
Roses à Credit (Roses on Credit) *PG-13                                   8:00 PM (113 min)

JUNE 9 (SATURDAY) Cinema 4

Clean *R-13                                                                                     12:30 PM (110 min)

L' Heure d'Été (Summer Hours) *Cert 12A                                3:15 PM (102 min)

Irma Vep *PG-13                                                                           5:30 PM  (92mins)
Captive (premiere theater)                                                           7 :30 PM
*Strictly by invitation only         

JUNE 10 (SUNDAY) Cinema 4
Roses à Credit (Roses on Credit) *PG-13                                  12:00 PM (113 min)
Les Destinées Sentimentales
(Sentimental Destinies) *PG-13                                                   2:30 PM  (180 min)
L'Eau Froide (Cold Water)* Forbidden for under 16s              6:00 PM (92 min)
Demonlover  *R-13                                                                        8:00 PM (129 min)

JUNE 11 (MONDAY) Cinema 2
L'arnacoeur (Heartbreaker)*PG-13                                           12:30 PM (105 min)
L'Ordre et La Morale (Rebellion)
*Recommended for Mature Audiences                                      3:00 PM (136 min)
L'art d'Aimer (The Art of Love)
*Not recommended for under 10 years                                     6:00 PM (85 min)
L'arnacoeur (Heartbreaker)*PG-13                                           8:00 PM (105 min)


JUNE 12 (TUESDAY) Cinema 4
Bakal Boys *R-13                                                                          1:30 PM (93 min)
2 Short Films                                                                                  4:00 PM (60 min)
Manila *PG                                                                                     5:30 PM (93 min)
Busong *PG                                                                                    8:00 PM (95 min)


JUNE 13 (WEDNESDAY) Cinema 4
Demonlover *R-13                                                                       12:30 PM (129 min)
Irma Vep *PG-13                                                                         3:30 PM  (92 min)

Au Fond des Bois (Deep in the Woods) *PG-13                       5:30 PM (102 min)
Les Destinées Sentimentales
(Sentimental Destinies) *PG-13                                                 8:00 PM (180 min)

JUNE 14 (THURSDAY) Cinema 2

L'Ordre et La Morale (Rebellion)
*Recommended for Mature Audiences                                     12:00 PM (136 min)
L'art d' Aimer (The Art of Love)
*Not recommended for under 10 years                                    3:00 PM (85 min)
L'arnacoeur (Heartbreaker)*PG-13                                          5:00 PM (105 min)
The Artist *PG 13                                                                         7:30 PM (90 min)


JUNE 15 (FRIDAY) Cinema 4
L'Eau Froide (Cold Water)
* Forbidden for under 16s                                                           12:00 PM (92 min)
Demonlover *R-13                                                                        2:30 PM (129 min)
Tout Ce Qui Brille (All That Glitters) *PG-13                          5:30 PM  (100 min)
Clean *R-13                                                                                   8:00 PM (110 min)

JUNE 16 (SATURDAY) Cinema 4
Le Refuge (Hideaway) *R-13                                                     12:00 PM (90 min)
Le Mariage à Trois  (The Three-way Wedding)*PG-13         2:00 PM (100 min)

Les Destinées Sentimentales
(Sentimental Destinies) *PG-13                                                 4 :30 PM (180 min)

L' Heure d'Été (Summer Hours) *Cert 12A                              8 :00 PM (102 min)

JUNE 17 (SUNDAY) Cinema 4

Clean *R-13                                                                                   12:30 PM (110 min)

Roses à Credit (Roses on Credit) *PG-13                                  3:00 PM (113 min)
Au Fond des Bois (Deep in the Woods) *PG-13                        5:30 PM (102 min)

Le Mariage à Trois
(The Three-way Wedding) *PG-13                                           8:00 PM (100 min)

The  Citi-Rustan’s French Film Festival is FREE Admission and Open to the Public. 
The French Film Festival will be held in Manila from June 8 to 17 at Shang Cineplex of the Shangri-La Plaza, the home of international film festivals. The heightened prestige of the Festival is made possible through the support and sponsorship of Citibank and Rustan’s, hence, the branding “Citi-Rustan’s French Film Festival.”

The Citi-Rustan’s French Film Festival will proceed to Cebu from June 21 to 23 at the Ayala Center in Cebu, in cooperation with the Alliance Française de Cebu.

The Festival is supported by Shangri-La Plaza, Citibank, Rustan’s, Total, Air France-KLM, Pernod Ricard Philippines, Mandarin Oriental Manila, Pioneer Films, Le Cellier Wines, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the UP Film Institute, and the official media partners Business World, High Life, Travel, Radio High 105.9 and, last but not the least, Spot.ph, where the festival schedule will be posted.

Merci beaucoup!









       




                                                    

Samsara

Join us for a FREE film screening of Samsara, the debut feature of critically-acclaimed director Pan Nalin. Dubbed as a spiritual love story, Samsara is the tale of one man's struggle to find spiritual enlightenment while dealing with his worldly desires. 

This film is advisable to viewers whom are 18+  years old due to some explicit scenes.  

A discussion on the film and how it relates to Virya Paramita (virtues) or the Perfection of Diligence will follow after the screening.

The Dharma Cinema Circle is facilitated by the Fo Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple every 3rd Sundays of the month.  FREE Admission but donations are welcome.

It is open to everyone even if you're not Buddhist. 

The venue will be at the AVR (Audio-Visual Room) on the 6th floor of the Fong Guang Shan Mabuhay Temple. It is located at 656 Pablo Ocampo Street, Malate, Manila 

(across Century Park Hotel and walking distance from Vito Cruz LRT Station).

Cine Negro

Instituto Cervantes features Cine Negro (film noir or stylish crime dramas), a veritable feast of intriguing movies with crisp storytelling, excellent performances, and first-rate hard-boiled dialogue. This film cycle, in Spanish with English subtitles, screens every Saturdays of May.

El Secreto De Sus Ojos (The Secret In Their Eyes)

May 12, 2012  2:00pm

Synopsis: Benjamin Esposito is a judicial employee who decides to retire after writing a novel about a criminal case, which has been a witness and protagonist. Writing the book on the murder occurred in Buenos Aires in 1974, leads him to investigate his own past and for a period of argentina history marked by violence and death. 

My opinion:  One of the best Spanish films I've ever watched. It has romance, suspense, betrayal  and conspiracy.

From my friend Leugenn Alipio: Excellent film. A must see for film afficionados and Film Student. Sick plot and characterisation!

Un Oso Rojo (The Red Bear)

May 19, 2012  2pm

Synopsis: Bear has never gotten over the separation from his wife and daughter after having been convicted for armed robbery and homicide and sent to prison. Now he is out, to finally get his cut of the money and reunite with his family, or at least avenge the damage done. 

My opinion: Soledad Villamil (El Secreto De Sus Ojos) appears again on this film. 

Its a film that portrays some violence, unconditional love and faithfulness. How far will you go for your own family's sake?

Dias de Santiago (Days of Santiago)

May 26, 2012  2pm

Synopsis:  Santiago returns home from the Peruvian army ill-prepared to cope with the realities of life. Haunted by his violent military past, he is conflicted by his desire for education and his temptation to join his comrades in a decadent life of crime. 

I have not watch this film yet, let's see how it goes...

FREE ADMISSION and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Instituto Cervantes is located at  855 T.M. Kalaw St. Ermita, Manila

SM Cinemas: Film Fiesta

P25 movie promo at SM malls!
Have you heard of it? Not yet? How come? 
Where have you been? What were you doing?  



What's about the Film Fiesta?

SM malls has been showing backdated movies for P25 only. 
For single viewing only. It was in late 2009 when SM first came up with the Film Fiesta. 
The branches were only SM City Manila and SM City Centrepoint (Sta.Mesa) that have this Film Fiesta. 
The first film I watched was the animated movie Kung Fu Panda (it was shown in cinemas in 2008), way back then the Film Fiesta was only P15 (with taxes).

The Film Fiesta is now available in some SM malls across the country. 
Here are the SM malls where you can catch it.
- SM City Manila
- SM City Centerpoint (Sta.Mesa)
- SM City Fairview
- SM City Bacoor (Cavite)
- SM City Cebu




Every Friday, SM changes the films being shown for the Film Fiesta. 
All you need to do is check it online at SM Cinema  (schedules only)
Or you can also check it on ClickTheCity.com  (schedules and synopses of the films)

This is one of the best things to enjoy during the weekend.  Watching movies with your family, friends and loved ones. For only P25, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the movie. 
No need to buy pirated and low-quality DVDs in Quiapo. 

 

Chick Flick Film Marathon

pelikula@titusbrandsma is a free monthly film screening with dialogue that features fine samples of world cinema. It is an offering of the Titus Brandsma Center (TBC) Media Program under the auspices ...of the Carmelites in the Philippines. This monthly event is aimed at giving a meaningful experience for film enthusiasts (invitational only).

An "open space" for dialogue, interaction and reflection through film.

"FROM GRIEF TO WHOLENESS: A WOMAN'S JOURNEY"
April 28, 2012. Saturday, 1:30 pm onwards

Line Up:

CLEAN (France/Canada/United Kingdom)
2004
Olivier Assayas
French, English, Cantonese
111 minutes

With a past riddled with drugs and regrets, one woman embarks on a journey to establish a loving relationship with her son and create a future together. It's an emotional and moving story of dreams, reality and life in the fast lane from director Olivier Assayas featuring Cannes Film Festival Best Actress Maggie Cheung and Academy Award nominee Nick Nolte.

Awards:
Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'Or (nominated)
Technical Grand Prize (won)
Best Actress (Maggie Cheung - won)

"SECRET SUNSHINE" (South Korea)
2007
Lee Chang-dong
Korean
142 minutes

A master of intensely emotional human dramas, director Lee Chang-dong is a luminary of contemporary Korean cinema, and his place on the international stage was cemented by this stirring and unpredictable work examining grief and deliverance. An effortless mix of lightness and uncompromising darkness, Secret Sunshine (Miryang) stars Cannes best actress winner Jeon Do-yeon as a widowed piano teacher who moves with her young son from Seoul to her late husband’s provincial hometown for a fresh start. Quietly expressive, supple filmmaking and sublime, subtle performances distinguish this remarkable portrayal of the search for grace amid tragedy.

Awards:
In May 2007, the film was one of 20 films running for the Featured Films competition at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Jeon Do-yeon won the Prix d'interprétation féminine du Festival de Cannes (Best Actress)

The film won Best Feature Film and Best Performance by an Actress at the 2007 Asia Pacific Screen Awards, where it was also nominated for Best Screenplay.

In the second Asian Film Awards, the film won Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.

"DANZON" (Mexico)
1991
María Novaro
Spanish
120 minutes

Julia (Maria Rojo) is a phone operator in Mexico City who divides her time between her job, her daughter and the danzon: a cuban dance very popular in Mexico and Central America. Every wednesday Julia does the danzon with Carmelo in the old "Salon Colonia". They've danced for years but barely know each other. One night Carmelo disappears without a trace. Feeling lonely and sad, Julia takes a train to Veracruz, where she knows Carmelo has a brother. That sudden trip will change Julia's life forever.

Awards:
Directors' Fortnight, Cannes Film Festival
Best Actress, Valladolid International Film Festival

 

6th Chinese Spring Film Festival 2012

Me and my friend Tin had the privilege to do a film marathon yesterday at the 6th Chinese Spring Film Festival 2012 in the Shang Cineplex. I had attended last year the same film event but you need to pay PHP100 for every Chinese film. Its the first time this year that it's going to be FREE ADMISSION to the public.

 You just need to be there at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time of the film showing so that you can fall in line to get your own ticket.

I came first around 12pm while my friend Tin arrived at 1pm since the first film to be shown is around 130pm which was the Bodyguards and Assassins.

  

Me and my friend like this film so much. I like it because it is based to the Chinese history. 

I am a big fan of World History when I was in high school so I can relate to it.  The businessman Li Yutang, is the one financially supporting the revolution which reminds me of Romano Ongpin in Philippine history during the Spanish times. He tried to protect the most important man in Chinese history - Gen. Sun Yat-Sen. While the Empress Dowager tried to get assassins to kill him so that the revolution will not push through so Li Yutang tried to get bodyguards as much as he can to protect him. The bodyguards were consists of a beggar, a theater actress, a gambler, tofu seller and rickshaw pullers. Don't underestimate them, they have awesome fighting skills. We love the chasing scenes - no cars but just the rickshaws being pulled and run by foot of the rickshaw pullers. So many lives were sacrificed but its all worthwhile for their freedom. It's a must see film!

 

 The second film at 4pm was a comedy film - Lost On Journey.

 

Lost On Journey is also a good film, its like the counterpart of Steve Martin's movie Planes, trains, and automobiles. Its all about the misadventures of two different people - Li Chenggong and Niu Geng. Li Chenggong has a good life but he's a pessimist. Niu Geng is a cow milker, he's poor but has a good heart and an optimist. Their differences brought them together along the way and became good friends. A film about friendship and being positive in tough times. We had a good laugh on this film with their misadventures.

Third film at 630pm was Confucius.

Confucius is still famous until these days, he was a great teacher. The film was about his biography on how he became famous because of his teachings during the time of chaos. 

The time of war and the war lords fighting over lands. He was a teacher later promoted as a political leader but abandoned later by the different dynasties. He was exiled and became a nomad, he wandered for several years yet unrecognized not until the right time came and his teachings were so great that it further developed into Confucianism. It's a good film too but a bit boring along the way and its a 2hour film.

My friend Tin said good bye to me after Confucius. I still manage to stay and watched the last film of the day at 9pm. Its the first 3D animated film in China - The King of Milu Deer.

Prince Tzan is on a mission to search for the Labyrinth Mountain to hunt the The King of Milu Deer.  Its been 10 years that has not rain yet in their kingdom so they need to sacrifice the The King of Milu Deer. Along his mission, he met Yoyo - a white female dear in a human form and fell in love with her. He has fought his own soldiers, the sea monsters and the evil prime minister who wanted to destroy the forest. Its a good film not just for the kids but also for the young at heart.  The film's message is to save the wildlife and protect the environment.

We were fortunate to view the best Chinese films in a day. However, I wasn't able to see Jet Li's first dramatic role in Ocean Heaven.  I was planning to come back in the other days to watch it but I was busy, too bad.

Iran's The Messiah

For the second week-end of the new year, Cinema in the Open-Air, in its partnership with the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Film Development Council of the Philippines, presents “The Messiah” on January 7, 2012 (Saturday).  

"The Messiah” is the first film which gives an Islamic view of Jesus Christ, in order to show the common ground between Muslims and Christians. The film emphasizes the links between Jesus and one of the most important figures in Shiite Islam, the Imam Mahdi, said to have disappeared 12 centuries ago. It is believed that he will return with Jesus. 

Admission to the Cinema in the Open-Air is free of charge.
Screening time is at 7:00 p.m., at the Rizal Park Open-Air Auditorium, Manila.