“Superficially, ‘Filipiñana’ might be classified as ‘slow cinema.’ Manuel tells his story patiently through long, unbroken takes, frequently silent but for the droning of cicadas and the chittering of sprinklers… But for all its gentle rhythms, ‘Filipiñana’ harbors a bitingly satirical humor that rivals ‘Triangle of Sadness’ (2022).” – Cambridge Day
FILIPINANA premieres Fri, Sep 11 through Wed, Sep 16.