Focus Philippines
Gandhi Special

On the Other Side of the vulcano

1997, Dir.: Ellen Ramos, 10 min

The Aeta live peacefully at the other side of the volcano. Suddenly, the sleeping volcano erupts forcing them to leave their mountain home.

To be free/ Sakdal Laya

2006, Dir.: Tey Clamor, 15 min, OmeU

A brutal rape, a masquerade, a mirror, a painting, a disturbing look on the “illusion” of freedom and justice in society

Doble Vista

2007, Dir.: Nisha Alicer, Caren Crisologo & Nix Lañas, 20 min, OmeU

Writer Javier lives amid his own story and reality as he confronts the dire circumstances of his romantic relationship with Lola.

Silig

1996, Dir.: Vivian N. Limpin, 8 min

A person decides to "end it all". What would be the best way to do it? Silig searches for answers.

Tag-along / Saling Pusa

2006, Dir.: Antoinette Jadaone, 5 min, OmeU

A seemingly innocent girl joins three men in an intense game of „pusoy“, a local card game, and tries to survive the dangerous game that only adults play.