It’s all about romance in this Valentine filmfest
In celebration of the love month, the Film Department of the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) invites movie enthusiasts to watch select entries in the “Ligaw!” BenildeFilm Romance Festival.
“Ligaw!” is part of a series of microfestivals organized by BenildeFilm for this academic year.
The two-day screening features a total of 14 short romance films–10 submitted by Benildeans and four from Far Eastern University (FEU) and University of the Philippines (UP) students.
The line-up for the opening day is as follows:
“Sayaw” shows the protagonist’s decision to make a move on his crush after an uneventful prom, while “Lamigin” transports its viewers to a man’s lonely night who struggles to go back to sleep after waking up from a nightmare.
In “Dito at Doon,” childhood best friends Kath and Noel set off on a journey of changes and fears during the last day of high school.
“Alitaptap” is about a love that’s too good to last—like a firefly that glows only to disappear. The film follows an old man who looks back on a fleeting love that illuminated his life, only for it to vanish without a trace.
“Diloy Aral” (Sweetness Lessons) is about a bubbly girl who tries to come up with the perfect message for her object of affection. A blackout diverts her attention to her camera and Christmas decorations, leading to a heartfelt video confession.
“Date Night” revolves around a phone call between a punk-head and his vain girlfriend. Everything turns sour when his lady love had other plans in mind.
“Through the Viewfinder” is a narrative experimental film about a photographer with glaucoma who documents his life as he goes blind.
For Day 2:
“50/50” recounts the 50 photos and clips Ace left behind before passing away. These remaining fragments of memories comprise one last picture that serves as his final gift and goodbye to his beloved.
In “Tadhana sa Ilalim ng Punongkahoy,” the audience witnesses Eba’s wedding day. They will take a trip down memory lane as she recalls her experiences with her childhood sweetheart in a story of nostalgia and deception.
Through nightly banter and ice cream runs, a free-spirited woman named Ally navigates her developing attraction for Joe, her flamboyant neighbor, in “Mahal Kita, Baks!” She finally musters the courage to express her feelings with a sweet gesture.
“Maybe, We Should Keep Walking” transpires in the bustling streets of Taft where Art films Kat for the last time, which leads them to a sentimental recollection as they preserve their past and embrace an inevitable goodbye.
In “Pa’no Sa Susunod Na Brownout,” a power interruption disrupts the digital routine of Ta and Rina, who are forced to confront each other as buried tensions in their relationship arise.
“Pagtanda” showcases the love story of Emma and Roman, who got married at an early age. They reveal their secret to growing old together.
Set in Spanish colonial Philippines, “Ligaw” tells the tale of Pedro, a young farmer who faces the pressure of having a wife or joining the revolution. He needs to compete in harana to get the attention of Maria Barra.
The events, which will be held at Benilde D+A Campus 12F Screening Room, will run on Feb. 12 to Feb. 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/BenildeFilm.
