Death of a Girlfriend explained
| Death of a Girlfriend |
| Director: | Yam Laranas |
| Music: | Oscar Fogelström |
| Cinematography: | Yam Laranas |
| Editing: | Jao Elamparo |
| Studio: | Viva Films |
| Distributor: | Viva Films
(Vivamax) |
| Runtime: | 113 minutes |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Death of a Girlfriend is a 2021 Philippine horror film written, cinematographed and directed by Yam Laranas. The film stars Diego Loyzaga and AJ Raval in the title role.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Plot
The murder of Christine (AJ) has three sides of the story, each told by her boyfriend Alonzo (Diego), a forest ranger (Arnold) and a farmer (Raul). The latter two are considered the prime suspects.[6]
Cast
- Diego Loyzaga as Alonzo
- AJ Raval as Christine
- Arnold Reyes as Forest Ranger
- Raul Morit as Farmer
- Soliman Cruz as Interrogator
Production
The film is inspired by the 1950 Japanese film Rashomon. AJ Raval's character is inspired by the 1960 Swedish film The Virgin Spring.[6]
This is Yam Laranas' first screenplay, written when he was still in film school at Mowelfund.[3]
Notes and References
- News: Diego, AJ 'nag-all the way' sa bagong pelikula ng Viva; Direk Yam Laranas napa-wow. Santiago. Ervin. Bandera. April 12, 2021. January 21, 2024.
- Web site: Second wind for Diego, promising start for AJ. Calderon. Ricky. The Freeman. April 14, 2021. January 21, 2024.
- Web site: Director Yam Laranas returns with new thriller 'Death of a Girlfriend'. Salterio. Leah. ABS-CBN News. April 30, 2021. January 21, 2024.
- News: Career-boosting portrayals from Diego and AJ in noirish rape-slay whodunit. Asilo. Rito. Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 25, 2021. January 21, 2024.
- Web site: Murder mystery na 'Death of a Girlfriend,' tampok sa I Heart Movies ngayong linggo. Ruiz. Marah. GMA News. October 16, 2023. January 21, 2024.
- Web site: Yam Laranas takes inspiration from Kurosawa, Bergman films for 'Death of A Girlfriend'. Balbuena. Vanessa. The Freeman. May 5, 2021. January 21, 2024.
