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‘Filipinana’ Director Rafael Manuel on ‘White Lotus’ Comparisons, Jia Zhangke’s Influence and Making Violence Relatable

‘Filipinana’ Director Rafael Manuel on ‘White Lotus’ Comparisons, Jia Zhangke’s Influence and Making Violence Relatable
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Sundance winner Rafael Manuel discusses his debut 'Filipinana' ahead of Berlin premiere, from Jia Zhangke's mentorship to 'White Lotus' comparisons.

Variety

Kino Lorber Acquires Sundance, Berlin Film ‘Filipinana’ for North America
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Kino Lorber has secured North American distribution rights to 'Filipinpiana,' the debut feature from Rafael Manuel.

Variety

Movie TV Tech Geeks #MovieReviews #Filipiñana #Sundance2026 This Stunning Teen Drama Has Echoes of 'The White Lotus,' but Struggles to Pick Up the Pace — Review http://dlvr.it/TQbgv8

‘Filipiñana’ Review: A Manila Golf Course Hides the Sinister History of Colonialism in a Languid Satire Executive Produced by Jia Zhangke

‘Filipiñana’ Review: A Manila Golf Course Hides the Sinister History of Colonialism in a Languid Satire Executive Produced by Jia Zhangke
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A 17-year-old girl lands a job at a creepy Manila golf club in Rafael Manuel’s evocative debut feature.

IndieWire

A Jia Zhangke Protégé Dives Into the Sinister Roots of a Country Club in Sundance’s ‘Filipiñana’ — Watch First Look

A Jia Zhangke Protégé Dive Into the Sinister Roots of a Country Club in Sundance’s ‘Filipiñana’ — Watch First Look
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See a first look clip from Sundance Film Festival 2026 World Cinema Dramatic competition title 'Filipinana,' which also heads to the Berlinale.

IndieWire

Jia Zhangke Boards Sundance Title ‘Filipinana’ as Executive Producer, Unknown Pleasures Pictures Acquires Greater China Rights (EXCLUSIVE)