Two PH films in Udine

A scene from Carlos Siguion-Reyna’s “Hari ng Tondo”. Photo shows (from left) Rafa Siguion-Reyna, Robert Arevalo and Cris Villonco. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Two Filipino films will be screened at the 17th Far East Film Festival in Udine, Italy, from April 23 to May 2. Carlos Siguion-Reyna’s Cinemalaya entry “Hari ng Tondo” and Chris Martinez’s Viva-produced comedy flick “The Gifted” are part of the fest, which highlights popular Asian cinema. Martinez was a past honoree in the Inquirer Indie Bravo! Awards. Italian Lorenzo Cinieri Lombroso’s documentary “Southeast Asian Cinema-When the Rooster Crows,” which features Brillante Ma. Mendoza, will also be shown at Udine. Bayani San Diego Jr.