Movie No. 46 (2017): SA GABING NANAHIMIK ANG MGA KULIGLIG
Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig (2017)
Director: Iar Lionel Arondaing
Cast: Angel Aquino, Ricky Davao, Jess Mendoza, Mercedes Cabral
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
One fateful night, as a small close-knit community do some Lent rituals, a woman confesses to the town's priest about a crime she has just committed. But, the altar boy accidentally hears the confession, too. Now, the priest and the altar boy face a dilemma. Will they protect the Seal of Confessional or follow the law? Both know the woman and the other personalities involved in the crime. Hence, the title.
This is easily one of the (few) best films of Cinemalaya 2017.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: August 5, 2017
Director: Iar Lionel Arondaing
Cast: Angel Aquino, Ricky Davao, Jess Mendoza, Mercedes Cabral
In Tagalog, with English subtitles
One fateful night, as a small close-knit community do some Lent rituals, a woman confesses to the town's priest about a crime she has just committed. But, the altar boy accidentally hears the confession, too. Now, the priest and the altar boy face a dilemma. Will they protect the Seal of Confessional or follow the law? Both know the woman and the other personalities involved in the crime. Hence, the title.
I'm not going into the details of the narrative. I love a lot things about the movie. For a movie made with a tight budget for six days, Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig is unexpectedly good and almost perfectly polished. Using a square frame is a good decision for it gives the feel of a classic European cinema. Cinematography, particularly in night scenes, is sublime. Some shots are Tarkovskian. The ensemble acting is really praise-worthy.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: August 5, 2017
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