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BATCH ‘81
1982
Director
Mike de Leon
Starring
Mark Gil
Sandy Andolong
Ward Luarca
Noel Trinidad
Runtime
100 minutes
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In 1982, legend of Filipino cinema Mike De Leon became the rare director to have two films competing at Cannes in the same year: KISAPMATA and BATCH ‘81. Both censored upon release for their societal taboos and overt political implications, these two psychological dramas unfold with the slow burn of the very best horror and stand as unflinching allegories of Philippine martial law under the Marcos regime. Following De Leon’s passing in August, we’re honored to screen two of his legendary works in new restorations.
BATCH '81
Pre-med student Sid finds himself drawn away from his studies and toward the uniformed swagger of fascistic fraternity Alpha Kappa Omega. But to be initiated, he and the latest batch of neophytes must withstand shocking torture and humiliation, and compete against AKO’s rivals: the anarchist Sigma Omicron Sigma. Drawing clear inspiration from Alex and his droogs in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, master filmmaker Mike De Leon finds collegiate Greek life as a vivid allegory for the Philippines under martial law.
Get tickets for KISAPMATA screening beginning 12/5.
BATCH '81
Pre-med student Sid finds himself drawn away from his studies and toward the uniformed swagger of fascistic fraternity Alpha Kappa Omega. But to be initiated, he and the latest batch of neophytes must withstand shocking torture and humiliation, and compete against AKO’s rivals: the anarchist Sigma Omicron Sigma. Drawing clear inspiration from Alex and his droogs in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, master filmmaker Mike De Leon finds collegiate Greek life as a vivid allegory for the Philippines under martial law.
Get tickets for KISAPMATA screening beginning 12/5.