‘Nuwebe’ wins in Albania

Joseph Israel Laban’s “Nuwebe” won the Internet award for best feature at the Tirana (Albania) International Film Festival on Nov. 9.

“Nuwebe” (international title: “Termitaria”) was the only Philippine film that competed in the fest.

“It’s been over a year since the film debuted in Cinemalaya; to be invited to compete in Albania was an honor in itself,” Laban told the Inquirer. Bayani San Diego Jr.