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2012 New Zealand Film Festival
Take a peek into New Zealand’s culture through their films. A cinematic and cultural feast showcasing the best full-length and short films from New Zealand will run from February 23 to 28 at the Shang Cineplex in Shangri-La Plaza, Mandaluyong City.
Eagle vs. Shark
Lily is the quiet, awkward loner who doesn’t fit in anywhere–but that could change. Jarrod is a warrior in his own world who thinks he’s brave and powerful and is blind to Lily’s adoration–but that could change, too. Lily crashes Jarrod’s party, ends up in his home town, and lands a leading role in his hell-bent plan to beat up an old high school bully. They tackle estranged family and even stranger friends, only to find the real foe may be in the mirror.
Schedule: February 23, 2 p.m.; February 27, 8 p.m.
In My Father’s Den
Paul, a battle-weary war photographer, returns to his remote New Zealand hometown when his father dies and faces the past he left behind. To his surprise, he also finds 16-year-old Celia, the daughter of his first girlfriend, who hungers for the world beyond her small town. But many, including the members of both their families, frown upon their friendship. When Celia goes missing, Paul becomes increasingly persecuted as the prime suspect in her disappearance.
Schedule: February 23, 8 p.m.; February 26, 5 p.m.
Cinema One Originals Festival 2011: Babaliktad ang Mundo Mo!
Now in its 7th year, CinemaOne Originals Festival brings together an eclectic group of veteran and newbie independent filmmakers whose works range from horror romcoms and idyllic explorations to very intimate experimental pieces. The festival runs from Nov. 9 to 15 at the Shangri-La Plaza Cineplex and the awards night will take at the Grand Ballroom, Crown Plaza Hotel, Ortigas on November 13.
For the jury, Cinema One hires critics Nicanor Tiongson and Dr. Benilda Santos, filmmakers Chris Martinez and Chito Roño and Christian Jeune of Cannes International Film Festival executive director for movies.
Apart from the features, Cinema One Originals 2011 will also pay special tribute to superstar Nora Aunor and filmmaker Mario O’Hara and will receive Originals in Philippine Cinema Award.
Czech Cinema Under the Stars
The Embassy of Czech Republic brings well-loved and award-winning Czech films in Manila for the Czech Cinema under the stars- a two-weekend festival at the Rizal Open Auditorium.
The film festival will showcase a popular children’s animation, a family comedy, a retro-musical, a historical drama-romance, and an Oscar winner. Screenings on November 5, 6, 12, 13, Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 7pm. Admission is free.
Italian Film Festival 2011
The Embassy of Italy, the Film Development Council of the Philippines, the Philippine-Italian Association, in cooperation with Rustan’s, The Peninsula Manila, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and in collaboration with Asiatica Film Mediale (organizers of the most important Asian Film Festival in Italy) and Playtown (organizers of the Film Festival in Rome) present Moviemov: Italian Cinema Now.
Aside from the festival, two workshops will be conducted by acclaimed director Dario Argento and award-winning composer Franco Piersanti and this is expected to draw in students and film enthusiasts.
The Italian Film Festival runs from November 9 up to 13 at Greenbelt 3 Cinemas in Makati City. Admission is free.
7 Different Colors of Love: Korean Film Festival 2011
SM Cinema together with Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines bring seven Korean films for this Korean Film Festival. The featured films reflect distinct aspects of love thus the theme 7 Different Colors of Love.
There had been Korean film fests in the past but I think this is the first time SM Cinema hosts such an event. The festival runs from September 19 to October 2 in three venues: SM Mall of Asia, SM North EDSA and SM Cebu. Admission is free.
Cine Europa 14
Cine Europa in cooperation with Film Development Council of the Philippines present a list of 19 films on its 14th year. The collaboration between the two agencies are able to bring in entries from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.
Cine Europa 2011 opens in Manila on September 8, Thursday, with public screenings from September 9-18 at Shangri-La Plaza in EDSA. The 19 films will also be screened at Liceo de Cagayan in Cagayan de Oro from September 23-25, and at Cebu’s Ayala Center Onstage from September 20-October 2, 2011.
4th International Silent Film Festival
The Goethe-Institut Philippinen, Italian Embassy, Instituto Cervantes, and Japan Foundation collaborate once again for the 4th International Silent Film Festival which will run from August 28 to 29 at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 2, EDSA Shangri-la Plaza Mall.
Feel the Wind (Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru)
So last night, we went to see some cute Japanese boys, lulzzzz. Finally, we’re able to watch a film at Eiga Sai- Feel the Wind. You can read here the gist of the movie.
The movie was very much appropriate for Diana as she’s into running. It’s good but I’m pretty sure others would find it boring as the plot is too simple. Marvi even slept in the middle of the film. As I said, good thing there were good looking boys or else I might also got bored. In the first half, the audience were even clapping everytime there is a ‘high’ moment, and I was like, “Feel na feel ah!” But at the end part, I almost stood up from my chair as if I can reach out and help Haiji. :p
I like the film because of the various characters in it, different people with different stories but aimed to reach a single goal. It has plenty of life’s lessons in it. 
