MULAT (w/ TheRapist)

Philippine release date:               November 02, 2016  

Director: Maria Diane Ventura

Screenplay: Maria Diane Ventura

Stars: Loren Burgos, Jake Cuenca, Ryan Eigenmann

Genre: Drama, Mystery

BONUS FEATURE: The commercial screening of MULAT (Rated A by the CEB) will include the award-wining short film by Diane Ventura entitled TheRapist (R16). It tells the story of a young man (Marco Morales) accused of rape who is sent for psychiatric evaluation. As he recalls and narrates the details of what transpired the night of his alleged assault, his therapist (Cherie Gil) investigates through psychoanalysis the truth of his story.

MULAT Synopsis 1:

A film by Maria Diane Ventura, about the evolution of love and the understanding of it, as reflected in the dynamics of intimate relationships. Mulat is Rated A by the Cinema Evaluation Board.

MULAT Synopsis 2:

Sam decides to break off her engagement and leave her tumultuous relationship behind after a brief but life altering experience. She resolves to focus on finding herself, her peace of mind and happiness and in the process she meets Jake, the man of her dreams. Everything seems perfect until she starts experiencing hallucinations and recurring nightmares that prompt her to question her own sanity. 

The process of self-discovery leads Sam to realize how fear and the memories of the past are subconsciously preventing her from getting what she wants the most. Will she allow her doubts and uncertainty resulting from her failed relationship be a self-fulfilling prophecy? Her journey to restore her faith takes her to different realms of possibilities and ultimately leads her to uncovering a shocking truth.

MULAT MTRCB Rating: R13* (Restricted 13. Strictly for 13 years of age and above)

Running Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Cinema Evaluation Board Rating: A

THERAPIST MTRCB Rating: R16* (Restricted 16. Strictly for 16 years of age and above)

Running Time: 15 minutes

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the theatrical run on November 2, 2016, the higher rating of R16 will be implemented at the cinemas.

Released by: Solar Pictures

Official MULAT website: http://www.mulatfilm.com/

Official MULAT Facebook: http://bit.ly/MulatAwakenFB

Video links:

Link to view MULAT trailer: https://youtu.be/Lbb_GHcqvp0

Link to view THERAPIST RED BAND trailer: https://youtu.be/Y0tEdvrF2-o

Mulat: A Revelation in Form and Content

 Of all the triumphs going for Diane Ventura’s first feature-length film, Mulat (Awaken), its genre-bending narrative style and the ace performances of its actors perhaps take the cake. Chief in this long list are its two lead actors—Jake Cuenca (who plays the morose Jake) and Ryan Eigenmann (who is dynamite as Vince)—both of whom effectively quash any preconceived notions viewers may have of their abilities due to their notoriety in more mass-leaning vehicles. Newcomer Loren Burgos is also not to be shrugged off, and it is her impassioned turn as Sam, in equal doses forceful and vulnerable, which serves as the movie’s anchor. Supporting cast members such as the sparring couple of Logan Goodchild (Logan) and Candy Pangilinan (Cathy), as well as theater mainstay Madeleine Nicolas (Sam’s mom), also deserve kudos.

But let’s not kid ourselves here: Ventura’s material is topnotch, and it is our good fortune that she is adamant in presenting things, well, differently. What in lesser hands will be a straightforward three-way love story gets a shot in the arm with the young director at the helm. What we have instead in Mulat is a psychological thriller, a time-hopping mystery, and a perspective-rich romance rolled into one, where linearity is challenged and logic is refashioned. Some may view it as difficult, but any worthwhile experiment is worth some work. And the critics agree: Mulat is worth laboring over. Since its global debut a while back, Ventura has bagged Best Director for Global Feature, while Jake Cuenca took home Best Actor at the International Film Festival Manhattan 2015. The film also won Best Narrative Feature at the World Cinema Festival in Brazil, where Cuenca once again snagged Best Actor honors. Mulat was also given the “A” rating by the Cinema Evaluation Board. 

In retrospect, Diane Ventura’s previous output, the Cherie Gil starrer TheRapist, was a portent of fine things to come. Another psychological vehicle, the short film is yet another triumph in less-is-more craftsmanship, and it approached weighty issues (rape, abuse, sexuality, psychoanalysis) with deft hands. A new trailer for said film, which got a G rating from the MTRCB after initially being deemed unfit for public viewing, will also be shown in local screenings of Mulat.

  

The Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop 3 (BMFW)

The Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop 3 (BMFW) will be 7 days intensive training from March 28 to April 3, 2016, at Center Stage Productions 947 Busilak St. Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City.

WHAT:           Brillante Mendoza Film Workshop 3 (BMFW)

WHEN:           March 28- April 3, 2016

WHERE:         Centerstage Productions

                        947 Busilak St. Barangka Drive, Mandaluyong City

ACTING WORKSHOP (FOUND ACTING)

 - A 7-day intensive workshop from 9am-5pm, inclusive of lunch and afternoon snacks

-  participant is expected to act in the short film made by the directing workshopper at the

   end of the workshop

DIRECTING WORKSHOP

-  with introduction to Cinematography, Production Design, Editing

-  A 7-day intensive workshop from 9am-5pm, inclusive of lunch and afternoon snacks

-  participant is expected to create a short film at the end of the workshop

-  participant is expected to bring his/her own laptop for editing purposes

For more details, please visit the link below:

www.brillantemamendoza.com