Aswang
When Rodrigo Duterte is voted president of the Philippines, he sets in motion a machinery of death to execute suspected drug peddlers, users, and small-time criminals. Aswang follows people whose fates entwine with the growing violence during two years of killings in Manila.
This film will only be available in Docs for Sale on November 22, after its World Premiere.
Credits
Director
Alyx Ayn Arumpac
Production
Armi Rae S. Cacanindin for Cinematografica films, Armi Rae S. Cacanindin for Cinematografica films
Co-production
Quentin Laurent for Les Films de l'oeil sauvage, Kristine Ann Skaret for Stray Dog Productions AS, Roman Paul for Razor Film Produktion GmbH
Contact
World Sales
Lauren Valmadre for LevelK
Festival Handling
Niklas Teng for LevelK
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Available versions
52, DCP, color
Spoken languages
Filipino
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2019
World Premiere
IDFA Competition for First Appearance
IDFA Competition for First Appearance
2019
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2018
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