‘Imbisibol’ competes in France

CAST of “Imbisibol,” with director Lawrence Fajardo (right, foreground).  FACEBOOK PHOTO

Lawrence Fajardo’s “Imbisibol” competes in the feature film section of the 22nd Festival International des Cinemas d’Asie, in Vesoul, France, from Feb. 3 to 10. The Sinag Maynila winner will be screened on Feb. 8 and 9 in the French fest. Filmed in Japan, “Imbisibol” tells the story of Filipino migrant workers who must fight “a battle for survival” every single day, Fajardo told the Vesoul website. Bayani San Diego Jr.