Of Sinners and Saints explained
| Of Sinners and Saints |
| Director: | Ruben Maria Soriquez |
| Music: | Franco Eco |
| Cinematography: | Apollo Anao |
| Studio: | Eco.Logica.Mente |
| Distributor: | See Thru Pictures, Inc. |
| Country: | Philippines |
Of Sinners and Saints is a 2015 Philippine thriller film co-written and directed by Filipino Italian filmmaker Ruben Maria Soriquez on his directorial debut.[1] The film stars Soriquez, Raymond Bagatsing, Polo Ravales, and Sue Prado.[2]
Cast
- Ruben Maria Soriquez as Leonardo Rossellini: Italian missionary doing his mission work in the Philippines
- Chanel Latorre as Merlinda: wife of Franco and former lover of Leonardo
- Polo Ravales as Franco: violent husband of Merlinda
- Raymond Bagatsing as Father Carlos: head of the Parish where Leonardo does his mission
- Althea Vega as Aling Celia: a battered woman who takes shelter in the Parish
Soundtrack
The film score was composed by Franco Eco,[3] an Italian musician.
Release
The film was originally released on June 27, 2015 as an entry at the 2015 World Premieres Film Festival. It has been released commercially from April 28 to May 4, 2017 under Cine Lokal,[4] a joint project of SM Cinemas and Cine Lokal of FDCP, meant to give more exposure to independent Philippine films that won awards abroad.[5]
Festivals
The film (which is technically an Italy-Philippine co-production) was the Italian entry to the 19th Cine Europa,[6] the biggest European Film Festival outside Europe[7]
Notes and References
- News: Fil-Italian director's film puts spotlight on domestic abuse. Abunda. Boy. 30 June 2015. Philippine Star.
- Web site: 2015 World Premieres Film Fest revealed. PEP Philippine Entertainment Portal.
- Web site: Of Sinners and Saints, with the music of Franco Eco, released in Asia. www.crotoneinforma.it.
- Web site: Cine Lokal: two controversial films to be released this Friday. www.fandango.lat.
- Web site: FDCP, SM Cinemas dedicate 8 Theaters to "Cine Lokal". Tantiangco. Aya. March 24, 2017. www.gmanetwork.com.
- News: Top 5 movies to watch out for Cine Europa. Katigbak. Fran. September 5, 2016. Inquirer.
- Web site: Cine Europa, the longest and largest film festival in the country. September 12, 2016. European External Action Service.
