Two proudly-made Filipino films lead this week’s lineup as the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) approved the public exhibition of “100 Awit Para Kay Stella‘ and ‘Magellan,’ headlining a diverse roster of local and international movies now showing in cinemas nationwide.
“100 Awit Para Kay Stella,” starring Bela Padilla, JC Santos and Kyle Echarri, is rated PG (Parental Guidance). The film is suitable for young audiences aged 12 and below when accompanied by adults.
The movie is a sequel to the 2017 hit, “100 Tula Para Kay Stella,” and follows Stella and Fidel who cross paths again after 15 years, exploring the love they once missed.
Meanwhile, the historical movie, “Magellan,” the country’s official entry to the 98th Oscar Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film, is rated R-16 for viewers aged 16 and above.
Written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lav Diaz, the film is backed by seven years of research from different historical records, oral traditions and lesser-known accounts. It highlights the story of the Malay peoples of the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Perfect for family viewing, the Studio Ghibli Movie Festival brings six animated classics to the big screen: “Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea,” (rated G, suitable for all ages); “Princess Mononoke,” (PG); “Spirited Away,” (PG); “My Neighbour Totoro,” (PG); “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind,” (PG); and, “The Wind Rises,” (PG).
Also rated PG is the historical drama “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” which follows the Crawley family and the Downton Abbey staff as they enter a new chapter in their storied lives.
Thrill-seekers will also be treated to two rated R-16 films: “Caught Stealing,” an American dark comedy crime thriller tells the story of a burned-out ex-baseball player who becomes entangled in a dangerous underworld of 1990s New York City. On the other hand, “Witchboard,” a supernatural film, follows a young couple who, after opening a restaurant in New Orleans, encounter a cursed spirit board created in the 17th-century.
MTRCB Chairperson and CEO Lala Sotto encourages Filipinos to continue supporting all films showing this week.
“Cinema is more than entertainment, it’s a celebration of culture and creativity, and through every screening, we reaffirm our commitment to protect viewers, especially the Filipino children, while uplifting Filipino artistry,” said Sotto. – press release
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