Respeto
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English | Respect |
Directed by | Treb Monteras |
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Produced by | Monster Jimenez[1] |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Ike Avellana[1] |
Edited by | Lawrence S. Ang[1] |
Music by | Jay Durias[1] |
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Running time | 80 minutes[1] |
Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Respeto (Respect) is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II.[2][1] It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario.[3]
The final film features a guest cameo appearance by poet Vim Nadera. Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film co-stars Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie.[4]
Plot
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Cast
- Abra as Hendrix
- Dido de la Paz as Fortunato "Doc" Reyes
- Loonie as Breezy G
- Chai Fonacier as Betchai
- Ybes Bagadiong as Payaso
- Brian Arda as Mando
- Thea Yrastorza as Connie
- Kate Alejandrino as Candy
- Nor Domingo as Fuentes
Reception
It has received critical acclaim for its powerful use of the Filipino poetry in the form of Pinoy hip hop rap battles and Balagtasan poetry,[5][6] the performance of veteran theater actor Dido de la Paz,[7] and what film critic Philbert Dy calls its "rather powerful examination of a generational relationship with government-backed violence."[7]
Awards and nominations
The film won the awards for best feature-length film, Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz), Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival.[8][9]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Info-Sheet: RESPETO (RESPECT)" (PDF). culturalcenter.gov.ph. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 2017.
- ^ Cruz, Oggs (2017-08-09). "Movie Reviews: All 9 films at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival". Rappler. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ Liao, Archie (2017-08-10). "Multi-Palanca award winner Njel de Mesa talks about his immersion in 'Respeto' – PSR.ph". PSR.ph. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ Mayo, Stephanie (2017-08-12). "CINEMALAYA REVIEW – 'Respeto': prose and pain". Concept News Central. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (2017-08-06). "Rap star Abra, Pinoy hip-hop culture, Jay Durias' music score in Cinemalaya film". Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ Quintos, Patrick. "Rebyu: Respeto para sa 'Respeto'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ a b Dy, Philbert (2017-08-10). "The Best and Worst of This Year's Cinemalaya". Rogue Media Inc.
- ^ "'Respeto' bags Cinemalaya 2017 Best Film award". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 2017-08-14.
- ^ Concepcion, Pocholo (2017-08-14). "'Respeto' bags 6 Cinemalaya awards". Retrieved 2017-08-14.
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