Two PH films in Udine

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.