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Diablo

17th(2012) A Window on Asian Cinema

Family · Aging · Rural · Spirituality  

  • CountryPhilippines
  • Production Year2012
  • Running Time113min
  • Format DCP
  • ColorColor
Program Note
In a small village in the Philippines, an elderly lady called Nana Lusing leads a lonely life. A normal day starts with a meal by herself, continues with prayers at church and ends with her going to bed while listening to a Christian radio station. Her five sons rarely visit: Ruben takes care of his mother’s farm but doesn’t ever talk to her, and actively avoids her; soldier Fernando drops by once in a while; Ronaldo, a miner, takes the time to call and say hello every so often; and Oscar leads a cult-like existence with his devoted followers, but nonetheless also visits from time to time. However, it is unemployed Alberto who has the most contact with her. Keen to get his hands on a fat inheritance, he disguises his girlfriend as a care worker and has her stay with his mother. Surrounded by corrupt or negligent children, Nana Lusing’s repetitive life crumbles into chaos and director Mes de Guzman raises the question of how the devil would appear among us. (KIM Byeongcheol)
Director
Director
Mes DE GUZMAN
Hailing from Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, Mes De Guzman is a graduate of the University of the Philippines, Diliman. His film credits include <Stone is the Earth> (2010), <Ice is the Earth> (2010), <Balikbayan Box> (2007), <Diliman> (2005) and the short <Chiffons> (2002).
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  • Director Mes DE GUZMAN 메스 데 구즈만
  • Cast Quiambao Ama, Aquino Carlo, Camanag Roeder, Reyes Arnold
  • Production Company Cinelarga Production
    Philippines
    cinelarga@yahoo.com