Engkwentro (Clash)

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A film by Pepe Diokno

Starring Felix Roco and Celso Ad Castillo.

 

Best Debut Film at the Venice Film Festival.

“Shock therapy”
– GMA News.

“Bold and unforgettable”
– Philippine Entertainment Portal.

 

Synopsis

Richard and Raymond are two teenage brothers. Richard is the leader of his gang, “Bagong Buwan,” while Raymond is just being inducted into rival gang, “Batang Dilim.” Complications arise at a deadly midnight engkwentro (clash), when Raymond is given the task of killing his older brother.

Meanwhile, the City Death Squad lurks the streets. This real-life vigilante group is allegedly backed by the city mayor and responsible for many unsolved murders of teen gangsters. Today, they are hunting down Richard. Will they take the younger brother, too?

 

Trailer

 

Screening

Active Vista Film Festival

Active Vista Film Festival Page Liked · July 23 · Edited · Celebrating the Anniversary of 65 years of Diplomatic Relations and 150 years of Consular Ties of the Netherlands and the Philippines, Active Vista presents a Dutch-Filipino Film Festival showcasing the best of Dutch and Filipino films. Reflecting the strong commitment the two nations share to promote human rights, this festival will inspire sustainable innovations to address the global challenges ahead. Be sure to like Active Vista Film Festival page for updates on screening schedules in Davao, Iloilo, Cebu, Baguio, and Manila.

September 21, 2016
Wednesday, 5pm
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
For Cebu ticket inquiries, contact 09234814900 or lahingdakilacebu@gmail.com
Reserve your tickets now at http://bit.ly/2c8Juwr

 

September 24, 2016
Saturday, 3pm
Robinsons Galleria Iloilo
Corner De Leon & Quezon Sts., Iloilo City, Philippines
For Iloilo ticket inquiries, contact 0939798381 or lahingdakilailoilo@gmail.com
Reserve your tickets now at http://bit.ly/2cltinX

 

September 24, 2016
Saturday, 5pm
UP Film Center
Limited seat available, so reserve your tickets now! Accomplish the Google form by clicking this link https://goo.gl/forms/HLzobk4Xd8cdd1lr1.
Ticket price is at Php 150 each. For ticket inquiries, contact 09157180240 or email activevista@dakila.org.ph

 

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February 27, 2016
Saturday, 3pm
Robinsons Galleria Iloilo
Corner De Leon & Quezon Sts., Iloilo City, Philippines

 

Cinemalaya Film Festival 2009

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Related Events:
Active Vista Dutch-Filipino Film Festival
Active Vista Film Festival 2016
CINEMALAYA: Broadening Horizons

 

Related Article:
Film Review: Engkwentro