Title of film : MORO
Director Name : Brillante MENDOZA
Cast & crew :
Producer : Krisma MACLANG FAJARDO
Editor : Ysabelle DENOGA
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Synopsis : Set in the Maguindanao region of Western Mindanao, Philippines, Moro follows two brothers, Jasim, the diligent elder brother, and Abdel, the irresponsible younger brother who has squandered his savings on gambling. After having an ominous dream involving her deceased husband, their mother attempts to reconcile the two brothers. With the assistance of the local community, the family finds a semblance of peace. However, unexpected government intervention soon plunges the entire region into a state of severe violence. Moro reveals that sometimes even those we think of as close friends may become the most destructive enemies. The director’s exploration of the weak links within relationships is truly outstanding. (PARK Sungho)
Director Bio : Born in San Fernando, the Philippines, in 1960, Brillante Mendoza is one of the most famous directors from the Philippines. Mendoza has won awards at the Cannes, Berlin, and Venice film festivals. He received the Golden Leopard at Locarno for his feature debut, Masahista (2005), and became the first Filipino director to win Best Director at Cannes with Kinatay (2009). In 2014, the director was honored with Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from France. Some of his notable works include Ma′ Rosa (2016) and Mindanao (2019). His Gensan Punch (2021) received the Jiseok Award at the Busan International Film Festival
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