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- 120 Minutes
- Unico Home Entertainment
- Language Filipino; Tagalog with English, Spanish subtitles
- Country Philippines
- Rated: NOT RATED
- Format: Fullscreen
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- Directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes
- Written by Michiko Yamamoto
- Starring Albert Martinez, Gloria Romero, Jiro Manio, Lorna Tolentino
Synopsis:
Magnifico is trying to cope with a family filled with troubles. When his grandfather falls off the roof, the young boy decides to take matters into his own hands, becoming an entrepreneur, and his family's savior.
Won: Glass Bear, Deutsches Kinderhilfswerk Grand Prix, 2004 Berlin International Film Festival; Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor (Manio), Best Supporting Actor (Martinez), Best Supporting Actress (Romero), Best Sound, 2004 Gawad Urian Awards (Philippines)
Review:
"De los Reyes's fluid compositions, dead-on pacing, and knack for eliciting naturalistic performances make the story uncommonly cathartic." -- Mark Holcomb, VILLAGE VOICE
(Read more)Genres: Drama
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