Films from acclaimed Fili pino directors Adolfo Alix, Jr. (“Death March“) and Lav Diaz (“Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan“) will be showcased at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
The lineup of films taking part at the prestigious, nearly seven decadesold festival was unveiled Thursday via the Cannes' Twitter account.
“Death March“ and “Norte“ are two of the 14 films under Un Certain Regard, regarded as one of the most important sections of the Cannes' Official Selection, which “focuses on works that have an original aim and aesthetic.“
This is the second time that an Alix film made it to Cannes, the first time was in 2009 with his film “Manila,“ which he co-directed with Raya Martin, with Piolo Pascual leading its cast.
“To God be the glory. Our labor of love DEATH MARCH will premiere in the Un Certain Regard of the Cannes Film Festival 2013,“ Alix wrote on his Instagram account.
Starring Sam Milby, Zanjoe Marudo, Sid Lucero, Jason Abalos, and Carlo Aquino, among others, “Death March“ is a historical film on the fall of Bataan during the Second World War.
Meanwhile, “Norte“ is Diaz's Cannes debut. The four-hour film is relatively shorter than his previous works such as “Melancholia,“ “Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino,“ and “Batang West Side,“ with running times ranging from about five to nine hours.
Danish director Thomas Vinterberg leads this year's jury of Un Certain Regard, which will be opened by Sofia Coppola's “The Bling Ring.“
The Cannes Film Festival will run from May 15 to 26. Come May 25, the Prix Un Certain Regarded will be awarded.
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