Magdamag and Muli

[Posted by friend Maxie on UP Babaylan mailing list, 2010-08-10; photo attached to similar post on UP Film Institute mailing list]

Two films that explore the intimacy, frailty and complexities of human relationships - MAGDAMAG and MULI, both written by Palanca award winner Jerry Gracio, will have a back-to-back screening at the U.P. Cine Adarna (formerly U.P. Film Center) this Friday, August 13. 

MAGDAMAG directed by Joven Tan will be shown at 7 p.m., to be followed by forum by with the creators of MULI at 8:30 p.m., immediately followed by the screening of Adolfo Alix, Jr.'s epic love story MULI at 9 p.m.. 

SYNOPSES

MAGDAMAG (The Tryst) by Joven Tan,  is a two-character study involving a middle-aged teacher (Rita Avila) and a young fire dancer (Edgar Allan Guzman), whose meeting in Boracay on a Maundy Thursday would lead to an overnight tryst, opening up questions on gender and power relations, sex and sexuality, love and passion, religion and faith. Produced by Noel Ferrer.

MULI (The Affair) by Adolfo Alix, Jr. is a spanning love story between an underground activist/inn keeper (Sid Lucero) and a lawyer (Cogie Domingo) in Baguio, whose complications, joys and tragedies provide a testament to the ultimate power of love. Produced by MJM Productions.

Tickets at P120 each, special discount of P200 if you’re watching both films. Sponsored by the UP Cinema in cooperation with the UP Film Center.  For tickets contact 0905-2907989, 0908-5724737 or at 9263640.