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On its 10th edition, slated from November 17-26, 2022, QCinema International Film Festival celebrates the classics anew. Newly restored versions of unforgettable films by two celebrated directors will be screened in the festival. Mike de Leon’s classic movies Itim (The Rites of May) (1976), which is also his debut feature, and Kisapmata (In the Wink of an Eye) (1981) will be screened …
The restored version of the film “Kisapmata” by director Mike de Leon will have its online premiere on December 19, 2020, Saturday. Viewers worldwide can access and watch it from 7 am to 11 pm (Philippine time) over the Vimeo video platform. The link to the restored film will be posted on the Casa Grande …
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Creating a poster is one of the most challenging parts of moviemaking. After all, the poster sums up the story and is considered the symbol of the film long after the screenings. More than a marketing tool, the poster is likened to a precious artwork. Mike de Leon and his team purposely took their time …
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The long wait is over. CITIZEN JAKE will finally be screening in Philippine cinemas nationwide beginning May 23, 2018. This was confirmed by director Mike de Leon himself after several meetings with Solar Pictures in the past few weeks. On the Facebook page of CITIZEN JAKE, director Mike appeals to the public for support: “My …
Screened first at the screening of Batch ’81, the closing film of the QCinema International Film Festival. The second teaser of Mike de Leon’s Citizen Jake is released and can be viewed below: The teaser reveals Atom as Jake Herrera, a 34-year old journalist who is against all odds in spreading the truth even if it affects his family. …