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7 Movies You Can Watch for PhP150 and Less Before July Ends
Now you have more money for snacks (or more movies)!
By: Karen Grace Libao | July 19, 2017
Remember the days when you have to pay for only PhP150 to watch a film in the movie theater? These days, movie-watching is considered an extravagant hobby because a single ticket price can already buy two popcorns inclusive of drinks. Not to mention that for more comfortable seats, cooler ventilation, brighter projection, or bigger screens, the prices go skyrocketing!
Well, these flicks on our list will prove that quality films can come at an affordable price, too. Check out and see what fits in your schedule!
1. Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala
Free screening
UP Cine Adarna
July 19, 2017
Bukas Luluhod and mga Tala is one of the Megastar’s iconic movies.
UP Film Institute brings nostalgia to every Sharonians as they release Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala, starring Megastar , Sharon Cuneta. The film is about a singer who went from rags to riches and is set to take revenge against those who have wronged her. Directed by Emmanuel Borlaza, the movie also stars Eddie Rodriguez , Pilar Pilapil, PJ Abellana, Tommy Abuel, and Gina Pareño.
2. Nuwebe
PhP150
UP Cine Adarna
July 20-22, 2017
A 9-year-old girl gets pregnant by a supernatural being… or not.
Nuwebe was inspired by the real-life story of a 9-year-old girl who was one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history. In this story, the girl’s mother believes that a supernatural being was responsible for the girl’s pregnancy. But as the story unfolds, a more complicated turn of events unveils the truth. Nuwebe first hit the cinemas in 2013 and has been shown in many international film festivals.
3. Casque d’ Or
Free screening
July 19, 2017
Alliance Francaise de Manille, Bel-Air II, Makati City
Casque d’ Or is an ill-fated love story driven by violence and criminality.
Failed to get a glimpse of the recent French Film Festival? You can catch this French film for free! Casque d’ Or is set in Paris in the 20th century. Ex-convict Georges Manda was freed from incarceration and is determined to start over as a carpenter. His friend, Felix Leca will introduce him to his mistress, Marie Casque d’ Or. Marie and Manda will have a romantic affair that will urge Felix to do everything to ruin their relationship.
4. Cuchera
PhP150
July 22, 2017
UP Cine Adarna
Cuchera is a real-life story how Filipinos entrench in the world of illegal drugs.
Starring former beauty queen Maria Isabel Lopez, Cuchera features the true-to-life story of a veteran drug mule that was caught by Chinese authorities during her first drug shipment operation between Manila and China. Another masterpiece from Joseph Israel Laban, Cuchera depicts the story of Filipino drug mules and how they fall prey into the world of illegal drugs.
5. Just a Sigh
Free Screening
July 26, 2017
Alliance Francaise de Manille, Bel Air, Makati City
A romantic love story begins in a train off to Paris.
Alix (Emmanuelle Devos), a comedienne, meets a mysterious man named Doug (Gabriel Byrne) on a train en route to Paris where she is going for an audition. She will be drawn to him the moment they meet. They were not supposed to meet yet but their story would be sort of a magical encounter.
6. Thy Womb
PhP100
July 21 & 29,2017
Cinematheque Center Manila
Thy Womb is a story of unconditional love bounded by tradition.
Superstar Nora Aunor plays the ironic character of Shaleha, an infertile midwife in Mindanao. She lives with her husband, Bagas-an (Bembol Roco) who’s been longing to have a child of his own. With the desire to make her husband happy, Shaleha helped Bagas-an find a second wife with whom he could have his own child. Thy Womb poignantly tells a story of a culture most of us never knew existed.
7. Dagitab
PhP100
July 21 & 30, 2017
Cinematheque Center Manila
Dagitab poetically depicts middle-aged love story and everything in between.
Jimmy (Nonie Buencamino) and Issey Tolentino (Eula Valdez), both university professors, are on the verge of separation after 20 years of marriage. Jimmy is working on a research and falls in love with his subject—a deity which he misconstrued as the ghost of his ex-girlfriend. Issey mentors young writers on a retreat in Makiling and became drawn to a young guy named Gab. A conflict arises when Gab wins a writing award for his piece about sexual awakening which will drag Issey, Jimmy, and Gab in a huge controversy.
BONUS!
The Venice Film Festival
PhP50 / free
July 26-31, 2017
Venice Cineplex, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Mackiney Hill, Taguig City
Three Filipino films will be shown in the Venice Film Festival.
The Venice Film Festival is coming to Manila for the first time where the best Italian and Flipino films will be screening. Three award-winning Filipino films by critically-acclaimed directors are included in the roster of films scheduled in the festival: Ang Babaeng Humayo by Lav Diaz; Jay by Francis Pasion; and Thy Womb by Brillante Mendoza. Interested viewers can check the schedule of screenings on their Facebook Event’s page.
Tickets are priced at PhP50 while selected movies are screening for free.
Excited yet? Let’s see where your PhP1000 can bring you. Share your experience at the comments below!
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About Karen Grace Libao
Karen writes for a living and for fun. She started her writing career in 2014 when she worked as Content Manager for a women’s website and never looked back since. On her free time, she tries to catch up on her current reads, seeing independently-produced films, watching theatre plays, and attending live music and open mic gigs. She dreams of becoming a published writer and film producer in the future.
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