Cinemanila 2011 is presented by the City of Taguig and the Cinemanila International Film Festival Foundation.
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Images from the 2011 Cinemanila

11.11.11 - Founding Director Tikoy Aguiluz and Mayor Lani Cayetano of Taguig toast to the Opening of the 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival
Celebrating Football in Film

Celebrating Football in Film

CELEBRATING FOOTBALL IN FILM - The Futkaleros mark the festival's football program, "The Beautiful Game" with an exhibition of futkal tricks, with Philippine pop-rock icon Ely Buendia serving as DJ, mixing beats on his iPhone.
Nora Aunor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Nora Aunor Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

SUPERSTAR: Philippine actress Nora Aunor receives her Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to Philippine and World Cinema at the 2011 Cinemanila Opening Night last 11.11.11.
Cinemanila Opening Night

Cinemanila Opening Night

Dance in 3D: Cinemanila opens the festival with Wim Wender's Pina 3D, the first 3D film shown at the festival.
13 Assassins (十三人の刺客) by Takashi Miike at Cinemanila 2011

13 Assassins (十三人の刺客) by Takashi Miike at Cinemanila 2011

13 ASSASSINS by Takashi Miike Japan/UK, 2010 Synopsis: Peaceful times in feudal Japan are threatened by the bloody rise to power of cruel Lord Naritsugu. Above the law because he is the Shogun’s brother, the sadistic young Lord rapes and kills at whim. Top Shogun official Sir Doi is distressed...
Pina (3D) by Wim Wenders Opens The 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival

Pina (3D) by Wim Wenders Opens The 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival

PINA (3D) by Wim Wenders Germany/France/UK, 2011 Synopsis: PINA is a feature-length dance film in 3D with the ensemble of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch, featuring the unique and inspiring art of the great German choreographer, who died in the summer of 2009. PINA is a film for Pina Bausch...
Master of Horror Dario Argento to be Honored with Cinemanila's Lifetime Achievement Award on 11 11 11

Master of Horror Dario Argento to be Honored with Cinemanila’s Lifetime Achievement Award on 11 11 11

The 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival, in cooperation with the City of Taguig, will honor , Italian film director, producer and screenwriter, with the Lifetime Achievement Award on 11 11 11, during the festival’s Opening Night.
Superstar Nora Aunor to Receive Cinemanila’s Lifetime Achievement Award on 11 11 11

Superstar Nora Aunor to Receive Cinemanila’s Lifetime Achievement Award on 11 11 11

The 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival, in cooperation with the City of Taguig, will pay tribute to one of the Philippines’ most accomplished actresses, Nora Aunor (born Nora Cabaltera Villamayor on May 21, 1955 in Iriga City, Camarines Sur), by bestowing her with the Lifetime Achievement Award on 11 11...
Latest entries

The Mirror Never Lies (Indonesia, 2011)

Screenings: November 13, 9:00pm, Cinema 6 The Mirror Never Lies Indonesia / 2011 / 100 mins. Genre: Drama Directed by: Kamila Andini Cast: AtiqahHasiholan (TAYUNG), Reza Rahadian (TUDO), Gita Novalista (PAKIS) – 12 years old Bajonese Girl, Eko (LUMO) – 11 years old Bajonese Boy, Zainal (KUTTA) – 11 years old Bajonese Boy Storyline: This...

Boundary (Philippines, 2011)

Screenings: November 14, 7:00 pm, Cinema 5 Boundary Philippines / 2011 / 110 mins. Directed by: Benito Bautista Cast: Ronnie Lazaro, Raymond Bagatsing, and Edwin Nombre Storyline: “Boundary” is inspired by true stories of taxicab drivers of metropolitan Manila. It is set in the urban roadways of Manila during Christmas. Synopsis: Limuel (Ronnie Lazaro), a...

Lawas Kan Pinabli (Forever Loved) (Philippines)

Screenings: November 16, 9:00pm, Cinema 4 Lawas Kan Pinabli (Forever Loved) Philippines Genre: Feature-length experimental Directed by: Christopher Gozum Cast: Dindo Salinas, Sharon Manibpel, Joselito Alejo, Joseph Peruda, Inday Pongan Malik, Christopher Carvajal, Rolando Blanco, Joseph Henry Espiritu, Mark Louie Rojas, Jo Paredes, Rovimar Vinzon, Rannie Tomalon, Vonnel Mirandilla Storyline: Combining fiction and documentary with...

Sakay sa Hangin (Wind-blown) (Philippines)

Screenings: November 15, 7:00pm, Cinema 5 Sakay sa Hangin (Wind-blown) Philippines / 2011 / 123 mins Genre: Drama Directed by: Regiben Romana Storyline: Sakay sa Hangin (Wind-blown), literally “riding the wind,” shows a slice of the Philippines’ rich indigenous culture with this story about a peaceful tribal musician with a mission to heal and inspire...

Señorita (Philippines)

Screenings: November 13, 9:00pm, Cinema 4 Señorita Philippines / 2009 / 99 mins. Genre: Film Noir, Psychological Drama Directed by: Vincent Sandoval Cast: Vincent Sandoval, Publio Briones, Dominic Milano Palomo, Garry Lim, Richard Manabat Storyline: Señorita is a dramatic thriller about a former transgender sex worker out to find peace in a small town in...

Life in a Day (USA / UK, 2011)

Screenings: November 17, 9:00pm, Cinema 5 Life in a Day USA, UK / 2011 / 95 mins. Genre: Documentary | Drama Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Cast: Cindy Baer, Moica and Caryn Waechter Synopsis: Life in a Day is a crowdsourced documentary film comprising an arranged series of video clips selected from 80,000 clips submitted to...

Pina (Germany, 2010)

Germany / 2010 / 106 mins. Genre: Documentary | Musical Directed by: Wim Wenders Cast: Pina Bausch, Dancers of the Tanztheater Wuppertal Screenings: November 11, 7:00pm, Cinema 1 (By Invitation Only); November 12, 4:30pm, Cinema 4 Synopsis: PINA is a film for Pina Bausch. Shot in 3D with the ensemble of the Tanz – theater...

Fool In A Bubble (USA, 2010)

Screenings: November 13, 7 pm, Fully Booked U-View, Bonifacio High Street Fool In A Bubble intimately explores the journey and conflicts of South African musician, poet, cult legend Syd Kitchen. The film weaves together his past, present and foreseeable future as he becomes increasingly politicized and disillusioned with career and state of affairs in South...

Cinemanila 2011 Digital Lokal Competition Finalists

Cinemanila 2011 Announces Finalists for Digital Lokal The 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival recently announced the finalists for Digital Lokal, its competition for Filipino feature-length films in digital format: 1. Sakay sa Hangin by Regiben Romana 2. Señorita by Vincent Sandoval 3. Sa Kanto ng Ulap at Lupa by Mes de Guzman (Philippines) 4. Lawas...

Cinemanila 2011 International & Southeast Asian Competitions Finalists

The 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival recently released the list of finalists for its International & Southeast Asian (SEA) Competitions. International Films in Competition: 1. Gangor (2010) by Italo Spinelli (Italy) 2. If I Want to Whistle, I Whistle (2010) by Florin Serban (Romania) 3. Once Upon a Time in Anatolia (2011) by Nuri Bilge...

Cinemanila Young Cinema (Competition and Exhibition) Finalists

SHORTS IN COMPETITION 123 by Carlo Obispo Ang Gugma ni Olivia (Olivia’s Love) by Christian Linaban Canto III by Keith Sicat Inosensya (Innocence) by Mikhail Red Kapatid (Brothers) by Steven Flor Saranghae My Tutor by Victor Villanueva Sirip (Glimpse) by Kim Camelo SHORT IN EXHIBITION Agos (Waves) by Samantha Lee Bleached by Jess dela Merced...

Cinemanila Launches New Section: The Beautiful Game

For cinephiles and sports fans alike, the 2011 Cinemanila International Film Festival, happening from 11.11.11 to 11.17.11 in Taguig City, is an event not to be missed. The 13th edition of Cinemanila will inaugurate a new program called The Beautiful Game, featuring the world’s most popular sport — now played by around 250 million players...