Showing posts with label Cinemalaya. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cinemalaya. Show all posts

12 Weeks: Movie Review

Max Eigenmann in 12 Weeks Movie Poster
"My body, my decision."

Alice (Max Eigenmann) said this line over and over again to people around her as they became more persistent in convincing her to stop the abortion.

Alice is 40 years old; she struggles to balance her responsibility as the team leader of their humanitarian mission in Marawi with her delicate pregnancy. Her boyfriend, Ben (Vance Larena), is a carefree and alcoholic young man without any stable job. Even more so, he’s abusive and manipulative. Alice is right to break up with him, but he always comes back with sweet words and gestures, and she gives in again and again.

Of course, her concerned best friend Lorna (Claudia Enriquez) is not totally on board with all of her decisions. But she understands her, and she always extends a helping hand every time she needs it. In fact, she’s the one who recommended the abortion facility.

Words about Alice’s intent to abort her child quickly spread like wildfire. Her mom (Bing Pimentel) criticized her decision, but she has certain reservations about it. On the other hand, Ben continually bugs her to be involved in her pregnancy despite her repeated refusal.

Alice starts to doubt her decision with so many people having different thoughts on the situation and forcing their own beliefs on her. As time goes on, she will need to make a choice. Will she keep the baby or not?

Cinemalaya Shorts B

Cinemalaya Shorts B | The Reelcap
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has been at the forefront of Philippine independent filmmaking for over a decade and a half, discovering new cinematic voices while cultivating and developing a rising audience for independent cinema.

Cinemalaya continues to banner Philippines cinema with its 17th edition. For this year, 13 Short Films will compete for the Balanghai trophy.

Here is my review of Cinemalaya Shorts B:

Cinemalaya Shorts A

Cinemalaya Shorts A | The Reelcap
Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has been at the forefront of Philippine independent filmmaking for over a decade and a half, discovering new cinematic voices while cultivating and developing a rising audience for independent cinema.

Cinemalaya continues to banner Philippines cinema with its 17th edition. For this year, 13 Short Films will compete for the Balanghai trophy.

Here is my review of Cinemalaya Shorts A: