Ganap Na Babae screens at the FDCP Cinematheque

In celebration of Women's Month, the FDCP Cinematheque screens this week the film "Ganap na Babae” which is a film for women made by women directors: Rica Arevalo, Ellen Ramos and Sarah Roxas. A prostitute, two sisters, and a widow come together to tell their stories about womanhood. The film will screen from March 15 to 20, 2016 (Tuesday to Thursday 3:30 PM & 5:30 PM, Friday 1:30, 3:30, & 5:30 PM, and Saturday & Sunday 1:30 & 3:30 PM). FDCP Cinematheque Iloilo is located at the B & C Square Bldg., Iznart-Solis Sts., Iloilo City. It is Iloilo's home of quality indie films and art films from the local and international cinema. Admission is only P 50. [hit the jump to continue]

In "Ganap na Babae” three stories are interwoven to see the plight of Filipino women from the sensitive eyes of three contemporary women directors. A woman (Mercedes Cabral) shares her soul as a prostitute in front of the camera. A survivor, she looks back at her life as a mother. Milagros (Sue Prado) and Elena (Jam Pérez) are sisters tilling “camote” (sweet potato) in a dry land. Poverty provokes Elena to migrate as a mail-order bride in Japan while Milagros stays to take care of the family. Eos (Boots Anson Roa) is a widow who falls in love with a younger man, Rodrigo (Rome Mallari). They try to make the relationship work amidst the pressure of their family and the society.

The film is written and directed by Rica Arevalo, Ellen Ramos, and Sarah Roxas. "Ina" story is based on Mike Portes' Minsan may Isang Puta. Cinematography by Gym Lumbera and Myk Manalastas. Editing by Ellen Ramos. Music Score by Bob Aves, and sound by Angie Reyes. "Ganap na Babae" is producered by Joan T. Manalang, Ida Tiongson, Medwin Garcia, George K. Sommerrock, and executive producered by Gregory Macaraeg, Will Fredo.

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