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2019 war drama Mindanao has been billed as the Philippines’ submission for the 93rd Academy Awards Best International Feature Film category.
Directed by Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza, Mindanao tells the story of a Muslim mother, played by Judy Ann Santos, who has to raise and care for her cancer-stricken daughter alone while awaiting the return of her husband (Allen Dizon), who was recruited to fight for the country at war. .
The announcement was shared on Facebook on Tuesday by Philippine Film Academy CEO Vivian Velez.
Check out the full post below.
We are pleased to announce the selection of the feature film “Mindanao” as the Philippines’ official entry to the 93rd …
Posted by Film Academy of the Philippines on Monday, November 23, 2020
Santos acknowledged the film’s submission to the Oscars in an emotional post on social media. “Much to be thankful for,” he wrote. “Congratulations, team Mindanao! “
In addition to the praise of critics and viewers, Mindanao It has also won several major awards, including the Best Picture award, among others, at the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival last year.
Check out the trailer for Mindanao below.
Mindanao will join singapore Wet season, Malaysian Horror Movie Spiritand indonesian horror movie Impetigore as submissions from Southeast Asia in the category of Best International Feature Film at the Oscars 2021.
The 93rd Academy Awards will be held on April 25, 2021.
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