Charliebebs Gohetia’s “I Love You. Thank You.” won Menção Honorosa do Festival (Honorable Mention) at the recent Rio Festival de Gênero & Sexualidade no Cinema (Rio Festival of Gender and Sexuality in Cinema) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Gohetia, who attended the South American event, told the Inquirer via Facebook Messenger: “The jury loved the film … It was the first time that a Filipino movie was screened in the festival.”
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An award-winning film editor, Gohetia recalled that the jury found the movie “enlightening.” “They said it was unique and provided a different perspective on Asian gay culture. They commended the screenplay (by Gohetia) and the cinematography (by Albert Banzon).”
The movie is topbilled by Filipino actors Joross Gamboa and Prince Stefan, with Thai artist Ae Pattawan. Bayani San Diego Jr.
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