Magkakabaung
Magkakabaung (lit. 'The Coffin Maker'), is a 2014 Philippine drama independent film directed, written and edited by Jason Paul Laxamana.[2] The film is known for winning the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the 3rd Hanoi International Film Festival in Vietnam in November 2014.[3] The film was also an official entry at the New Wave Category of the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.
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| Directed by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
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| Written by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
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| Music by | Diwa de Leon [1] |
| Cinematography | Rain Yamson II [1] |
| Edited by | Jason Paul Laxamana |
Production company | ATD Entertainment Productions |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Kapampangan[1] |
Plot
A single father accidentally kills his eight-year-old daughter by administering the wrong medication. He finds it challenging not only to have her body buried but also to bury his culpability.
Cast
- Allen Dizon as Randy
- Gladys Reyes as Mabel
- Chanel Latorre as Neri
- Emilio Garcia as Mr. Canda
- Felixia Crysten Dizon as Angeline
Production
Magkakabaung was shot with Kapampangan as the primary language accompanied with English subtitles.[1][4]
Release
Magkakabaung was first released at the Montréal World Film Festival on 29 August 2014. It was first shown in the United States on 11 September 2014 at the Harlem International Film Festival. The Hong Kong premiere for the film was on 12 November 2014 at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival, and in Vietnam on 23 November 2014 at the Hanoi International Film Festival. The film premiered at the Austin Film Society in the United States on 11 December 2014. Magkakabaung was released in the Philippines on 17 December 2014 as an official entry of the New Wave Category at the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.
Reception
The Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema described the film, which was shown at the 3rd Hanoi International Film Festival, as "an emotionally rich journey that is free of sentimentality. By slowly and confidently unveiling a hero we believe in, we encounter the unseen and never doubt the truthfulness of this experience."[5]
Quezon City Representative Winston Castelo filed House Resolution No. 1744, which sought to commend Magkakabaung's director Jason Paul Laxamana, citing, "Laxamana deserves all the praise and recognition for bringing pride, glory and honor to the country."[4]
Awards
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
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| 2014 | Harlem International Film Festival Awards[6] | Best Actor | Allen Dizon | Won |
| Network for the Promotion of Asian Cinema (NETPAC) Award[5] 3rd Hanoi International Film Festival |
Best Asian Film | Magkakabaung | Won | |
| Best Actor | Allen Dizon | Won | ||
| Metro Manila Film Festival Awards | New Wave Best Picture | Magkakabaung | Won | |
| New Wave Best Director | Jason Paul Laxamana | Won | ||
| New Wave Best Actor | Allen Dizon | Won | ||
| 2015 | 38th Gawad Urian Awards [7] | Best Actor | Allen Dizon | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Gladys Reyes | Won |
References
- "Film: Makakabaung". Austin Film Society. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- Hawson, Fred. "Review: 'Magkakabaung' tops MMFF New Wave". ABS CBN News. Fred Said. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- "The Coffin Maker". NETPAC. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
- Manaysay, Ferth Vandensteen (3 January 2015). "House to honor 'Magkakabaung'". Sun Star. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- Sallan, Edwin (28 November 2014). "'Magkakabaung', Allen Dizon honored in Hanoi". InterAksyon. Archived from the original on 4 January 2015. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- "2014 Awards". Harlem International Film Festival. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
- http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/96476-winners-gawad-urian-awards-2015-full-list
External links
- Magkakabaung on IMDb
