Publicity is publicity. And in this case, the controversy has definitely helped further the cause
ANC recently held free public screenings of its highly controversial “amBisyon2010”, a film project which aspired to tackle national issues like health, corruption, education, justice and human rights through 20 short films by 20 directorial talents of the film industry. 14 indie film luminaries plus six grant winners comprised this ambitious project that ranged from experimental, to documentary, to drama, comedy and even love stories, all to tell the story of the Filipino people
The controversy was from the initial MTRCB ruling that gave an X Rating to the films of Cannes winner Brillante Mendoza for being “injurious to the prestige of the Republic of the Philippines and its people" and Jeffrey Jeturian for “undermining the faith and confidence of the people in government.”
After the second review, MTRCB decided to lift the X rating from Mendoza’s film, but refused to do so with Jeturian’s, due to a very “sensitive and offensive” scene that the director refused to take out, because that is his statement and is relevant to the overall story of the film
amBisyon 2010 will be shown on ANC every Friday, 6-7 pm startting April 9 with replays every Saturday, 8 to 9 pm starting April 10. It will also air on Studio 23 on April 15, Thursday at 10:30 pm for the first week, and then it will air every Friday, 11 pm to 12 mn starting April 23.
amBisyon Directors and Films
1. Jade Castro – Hindi Ako Makatulog Pag Wala Ka Sa Tabi Ko
2. Kiri Dalena – Requiem for M
3. Emman Dela Cruz – Laro
4. Henry Frejas – Hanap Buhay
5. Jeffrey Jeturian – Ganito Tayo Ngayon, Paano Tayo Bukas?
6. Gym Lumbera – Dahil Sa’yo
7. Erik Matti – The More, The Meniyer
8. Anna Matutina – Hingalo
9. Brillante Mendoza – Ayos Ka
10. Pam Miras – Wag Kang Titingin
11. McRobert Nacario – Ang Assasination
12. Aissa Penafiel – Habol Hininga
13. Ellen Ramos – Wasteland
14. Jon Red – Pandesal, Sardinas, Gatas
15. Raymond Red – Pusila
16. Emerson Reyes – Ang Telenobela ni Juan at Luzviminda
17. Jerrold Tarog – Faculty
18. John Torres – Ayaw Namin ng Demokrasya: Gusto naming Pag-ibig, Pag-asa at mga katulad nito
19. Paolo Villaluna – Wasteland
20. Ditsi Carolino – Lupang Hinarang Sumilao
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