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The bigness of the film covers a lot of themes, but what stood out to me is its appreciation to classic Pinoy fantasy action films. ‘Child No. 82’ is a love letter to a genre that most adults today have fond memories of.
“Paano nila natago sa isang bayan ang sarili nilang kasaysayan?” First line on its first seconds, the trailer for Cinemalaya 2025 official entry ‘Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra Ang Kasaysayan,’ not only piques interest but also hits home.
Two years after his groundbreaking animated feature “Iti Mapukpukaw” was hailed as Best Film at the 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Carl Joseph Papa is back in the circuit with another animated offering ‘The Next 24 Hours.’
Continuing the tradition of bold storytelling, the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival sets sail once more from October 3 to 12, propelled by the unwavering strength of the Filipino spirit amidst change and turbulent times.
PBB Gen 11 JM Ibarra in his first lead-role in Cinemalaya movie ‘CHILD NO. 82.’ He will be joined by Vhong Navarro, Rochelle Pangilinan, Vance Larena, Kai Montinola, Irma Adlawan, Iya Mina, Che Ramos, Donna Cariaga, Dexter Doria, and Zairene Fernandez.