Respeto

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Respeto
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Theatrical release poster
EnglishRespect
Directed byTreb Monteras
Written by
  • Treb Monteras
  • Njel de Mesa [1]
Produced byMonster Jimenez [1]
Starring
  • Abra
  • Dido de la Paz
  • Loonie
  • Chai Fonacier
  • Ybes Bagadiong
  • Brian Arda
  • Thea Yrastorza
  • Kate Alejandrino
  • Nor Domingo
CinematographyIke Avellana [1]
Edited byLawrence S. Ang [1]
Music by Jay Durias [1]
Release date
Running time
80 minutes [1]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Respeto (Respect) is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II. [2] [1] It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario. [3]

Contents

The final film features a guest cameo appearance by poet Vim Nadera. Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film cats includes Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie. [4]

Plot

Hendrix is a poor aspiring rapper who wants to make a name for himself in the underground rap battle scene and gain respect in the community. After attempting to rob a second-hand bookstore in the neighborhood, he is discovered by the owner, Doc, an old poet with a haunted past as a dissident. [5]

Cast

Reception

It has received critical acclaim for its powerful use of the Filipino poetry in the form of Pinoy hip hop rap battles and Balagtasan poetry, [6] [7] the performance of veteran theater actor Dido de la Paz, [8] and what film critic Philbert Dy calls its "rather powerful examination of a generational relationship with government-backed violence." [8]

Awards and nominations

The film won the awards for best feature-length film, Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz), Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival. [9] [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Info-Sheet: RESPETO (RESPECT)" (PDF). culturalcenter.gov.ph. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 2017.
  2. ↑ Cruz, Oggs (August 9, 2017). "Movie Reviews: All 9 films at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival". Rappler. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ Liao, Archie (August 10, 2017). "Multi-Palanca award winner Njel de Mesa talks about his immersion in 'Respeto' – PSR.ph". PSR.ph. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  4. ↑ Mayo, Stephanie (August 12, 2017). "CINEMALAYA REVIEW – 'Respeto': prose and pain". Concept News Central. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  5. ↑ Cabana, Ysh (February 22, 2019). "Fim Review: Respeto (2017): A Mash-up of Rhymes and Resistance". The Philippine Reporter. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ Concepcion, Pocholo (August 6, 2017). "Rap star Abra, Pinoy hip-hop culture, Jay Durias' music score in Cinemalaya film" . Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  7. ↑ Quintos, Patrick. "Rebyu: Respeto para sa 'Respeto'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  8. 1 2 Dy, Philbert (August 10, 2017). "The Best and Worst of This Year's Cinemalaya". Rogue Media Inc.
  9. ↑ "'Respeto' bags Cinemalaya 2017 Best Film award". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 24, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  10. ↑ Concepcion, Pocholo (August 14, 2017). "'Respeto' bags 6 Cinemalaya awards" . Retrieved August 14, 2017.


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