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

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

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 Nabs Sundance, Berlin Film 'Filipinana' for North America

Kino Lorber has secured North American distribution rights to 'Filipinpiana,' the debut feature from Rafael Manuel.

Variety

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

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

Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke has joined as executive producer on 'Filipinana,' the Sundance-bound debut feature from Filipino filmmaker Rafael Manuel.

Variety

Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipinana’ Tees Up at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market

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Rafael Manuel’s ‘Filipinana’ Tees Up at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
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Rafael Manuel's 'Filipinana' Tees Up at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market

Rafael Manuel's debut feature 'Filipinana' is making its pitch at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market as the project enters advanced post-production.

Variety