CAIN AT ABEL

By Lino Brocka (1982)

SYNOPSIS

Doña Pina is a despotic mother who favors her younger son Elis over Lorenz, consequently promoting sibling rivalry between the brothers. Doña Pina lets Elis study in Manila while she makes Lorenz work their farm. She loves Elis’ bastard son with their maid while she is stern with Lorenz’s children. Then Elis comes home with Cita, the woman he plans to marry, and with a desire to have the farm. Asked to give way, Lorenz leaves with his family and stays with friends. But Lorenz’s indignant wife Becky confronts her mother-in-law about the unfairness and the ensuing struggle leads to her miscarriage and death. Urged by friends, the tension between brothers Elis and Lorenz grows into an armed conflict.

SCREENING SCHEDULE

MARCH 4, 14:00 | Cinema Majestic 3

MARCH 5, 18:00 | Cinema Majestic 3

DEKADA ‘70

By Chito S. Roño (2002)

SYNOPSIS

Despite their distinct differences, the Bartolomes are struggling to keep their family intact during the dark times of Martial Law. Amanda is a mother of five children who is also trying to find her identity and purpose as a wife, a mother, and a woman. Julian, Amanda’s conventional and domineering husband, insists that Amanda observe her place as a woman in their family of boys. Jules is Amanda’s eldest son who is in constant hiding for taking part in the militant struggle against the government. Eman, on the other hand, is Amanda’s quiet son who covertly writes against the current administration. The playful Gani, meanwhile, enlists with the US military. And Jason, Amanda’s adventurous son, is caught by corrupt police which leads to tragic consequences.

SCREENING SCHEDULE

MARCH 3, 9:45 | Cinema Majestic 3

MARCH 4, 18:00 | Cinema Majestic 3