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Filmmaker Jun Lana blames expensive cinema tickets for lack of MMFF support
Filmmaker Jun Robles Lana believes that the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has lost its "soul" due to the prohibitive cost of cinema tickets, which has priced out many Filipino families.
Lana, a multi-awarded filmmaker with several MMFF entries, argued that the festival used to be an accessible event for ordinary workers and their children.
He highlighted that a family of four would now need at least P1,500 to watch a single movie, making it difficult for many to attend.
Despite his film "Call Me Mother" reportedly topping the box office this year, Lana remains critical of the rising ticket prices, stating that this trend has led to fewer patrons and a diminished spirit for the MMFF.
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