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Dec 24, 2008 · Director Mel Chionglo personally handpicked Marky from among those who auditioned to play a major role in the film. This political thriller is written by scriptwriter-turned-novelist Ricky Lee. Aside from starring in Bente, Marky was also supposed to take part in a theater production of Tanghalang Pilipino titled Kutsilyo, Pamaypay at Yantok.
A brilliant deception on unmovable passion real cruel and crimes of desire. The story is about a privileged young man named Al who kills a teenage girl, Belinda. He seeks a hiding place, and the sanctuary is given by Julius, a friend who is a pimp in a whorehouse. While in the whorehouse, Al takes his enjoyment of one prostitute, Cita.
A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with ...
Malikot na mundo: Directed by Mel Chionglo. With Lara Morena, Jessa Zaragoza, Patrick Guzman, Raymond Bagatsing.
Aug 13, 2021 · PHILIPPINES — In commemoration and celebration of the late director Mel Chionglo’s legacy and service to the film community, the 2021 Cinemalaya Film Festival screens three of his best films – Playgirl, Lagarista, and Lauriana – on August 6 to September 4, 2021 via ktx.ph.
Jul 8, 2009 · Bente: Directed by Mel Chionglo. With Richard Gomez, Jinggoy Estrada, Snooky Serna, Iza Calzado. A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious killings and disappearances of filipino journalists and activists.
Jun 24, 2009 · This Mel Chionglo film stars Ryan Eigenmann, Iza Calzado, Richard Gomez, Jinggoy Estrada, Emilio Garcia, Aldred Gatchalian and Glaiza de Castro. Bente is a back-to-back story about political disappearances.
