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Sinag Maynila kicks off with Brocka’s restored classic ‘Jaguar’
Lino Brocka's 1979 neo-noir classic, Jaguar, has been restored in 4K and will open the 7th Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival on September 23 at Gateway Cineplex.
This screening marks the film's Asian premiere, following its international debut at the Lumière Film Festival in Lyon, France.
Jaguar, inspired by a true crime account and written by Jose F. Lacaba, Ricky Lee, and Brocka himself, portrays the downfall of a security guard amidst themes of loyalty, ambition, and class struggle.
The film holds a significant place in Philippine cinema history as the first Filipino film nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival.
The restoration was a collaborative effort between the FDCP's Philippine Film Archive and France's Cité de Mémoire.
The screening will include a talkback session with members of the original cast and crew.
Sinag Maynila 2025 also features other restored films in its "Pambansang Alagad ng Sining" section, including Eddie Garcia's 'Atsay'.
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