Manang Biring
| Manang Biring | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Written by | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Starring | Erlinda Vilallobos |
| Cinematography | Rap Ramirez Manuel Abanto |
| Edited by | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Music by | Dunno Parafina |
| Animation by | Matthew Ericson Echague |
| Color process | Black and white |
Production companies | Black Maria Pictures Creative Programs Inc. |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Manang Biring (transl. Old Woman Biring) is a 2015 Philippine adult animated black tragicomedy film directed by Carl Joseph Papa.[1]
It is the first animated film in the Philippines to be developed through rotoscoping entirely, drew several themes of old age, financial crisis, cancer, friendship, and family reunion.
Premise
[edit]The story revolves around Manang Biring, an elderly woman who has stage 4 breast cancer, who receives a letter from an article about the reunion. Even as she has accepted her fate, she wants to spend time with her family and is still looking forward to reuniting with her grandson and estranged daughter for the Christmas season until her death.[2][3]
Cast
[edit]- Erlinda Vilallobos as Biring
- Mailes Kanapi as Eva, a friend of Biring[4]
- Alchris Galura as Terence, a friend of Biring.[4]
- Patrick Sugui as Yohan
- Bea Benedicto as Amanda
- Lance Raymundo as Richard Abadilla
- Cherry Pie Picache as Nita, as Biring's daughter[4]
- Carlo Tan as CJ
Production
[edit]Manang Biring was produced under Black Maria Pictures.[5] with Carl Joseph Papa as the director, writer and editor. Rap Ramirez and Manuel Abanto were the cinematographers while Matthew Ericson Echague was the lead animator. Dunno Parafina did the music.[1]
Manang Biring was done in black and white animation and had Filipino as its dialogue.[1] It was first filmed in live action and later processed into rotoscope animation.[3]
Release
[edit]Manang Biring is the sole animation entry at the 2015 Cinema One Originals, a film festival which started on November 9, 2015.[6]
It would be screened in film festivals outside the Philippines such as the 2016 Annecy Animation Film Festival[7][8] and the 2016 Nara International Film Festival.[1]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Cinema One Originals | November 2015 | Best Film | Manang Biring | Won | [2] |
| Best Director | Carl Joseph Papa | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Erlinda Vilallobos | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Mailes Kanapi | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Carl Joseph Papa | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Nominated | ||||
| Best Music | Dinno Parafina | Won | |||
| Audience Award | Manang Biring | Nominated | |||
| Champion Bughaw Award | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "[International Competition] Manang Biring". Nara International Film Festival 2016 (in Japanese). Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Santiago, Ervin (November 19, 2015). "'Manang Biring' wins best film sa 2015 Cinema One Film festival" [‘Manang Biring’ waging best film sa 2015 Cinema One Film festival]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b "Visayan film nabs awards at Cinema One Originals". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. November 16, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hawson, Fred (November 18, 2015). "Review: Why 'Manang Biring' is Cinema One best picture". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Escobar, Miguel (November 10, 2017). "Black Maria Cinema Is Your New Go-to For Indie Films". Esquire. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Lone animated entry "Manang Biring" wins Best Film at Cinema One Originals". adobo Magazine. November 19, 2015. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ Kil, Sonia (June 10, 2016). "Annecy Animation Film Festival Spotlights Rising Asian Toon Powers". Variety. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ San Diego, Bayani Jr. (May 2, 2016). "Filipino film 'Manang Biring' in French animation fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2024.