Metro Manila (2013) Sean Ellis Filipino drama Metro Manila (2013) took home the Best British Independent Film award at the BIFAs last December, although youd be forgiven for not recognising its homegrown credentials. Set in a foreign capital, with dialogue primarily in Tagalog (which the director doesnt speak), it may be a far cry from a kitchen sink drama, but demonstrates the success a number of British filmmakers - including Gareth Evans, director of The Raid (2011) and The Raid 2: Berandal (2014) - are achieving with a wider canvas in locales where budgets stretch further. Ellis brought small crews onto the city streets, telling the story of a desperate, destitute family starting over.
Posted on: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 04:41:48 +0000
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