an invitation from the filmmakers of this outstanding film.
Dear Friends,
How often is it that a movie is released in theaters where Filipino-Americans can watch a representation of their generation up onscreen? Not often enough. Cavite opens tomorrow, Friday May 26 in New York's Cinema Village and Los Angeles' Nuart Theatre and three weeks later, on June 16 in San Diego and San Francisco, with Seattle to follow on June 30. It’s easy for us to ask all of you to come and support so we can continue our careers as filmmakers. But what we ask is so much more than that.
Cavite has been called “a landmark in diaspora cinema” and it could not be more true. It represents a journey back to our homeland that not only we, as a generation of Filipino-Americans, but audiences outside our culture have responded to as well. And it’s that idea of Cavite traveling beyond the lines of the Fil-Am boundaries that we should celebrate on this occasion. Now we have a chance to show people of all cultures and races a slice of the Filipino-American experience told in a manner that anyone, no matter what your heritage, can appreciate.
And it’s in that thought that we humbly urge you and your friends to come see Cavite. It will thrill and it will educate, it will present a side of a spectacular world rarely seen in cinema today. But most of all, if people see this movie on the weekend of its release--and let’s not kid ourselves, attendance will be key— it will allow all of us as filmmakers or storytellers to make more films that our generation, and future generations can be proud of.
In conclusion, what we kindly ask for is a celebration—a celebration of a movie born out of a desire to represent who we are and what we can do. So let’s rejoice, go see the movie, tell anyone that will listen, and not wait another minute to watch a representation of Filipino-American filmmaking up onscreen.
Sincerely,
Ian Gamazon/ Neill dela Llana
co-directors, CAVITE
For more info/ catch the trailer on
www.cavitemovie.com THEATERS/ PLAYDATES/ SHOWTIMES:
Starts tomorrow Friday, May 26 in NY & LA (limited one week engagement only!)
Cinema Village, 22 East 12 St., NY NY, 212-924-3363
--daily Showtimes (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon-Thurs): 1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30, 9:30
The Nuart (Landmark), 11272 Santa Monica Blvd., LA, 310-281-8223
--daily Showtimes (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon-Thurs): 5:15, 7:30, 9:45
--additional showtimes on Sat/Sun/Mon: 12:45, 3:00, 5:15, 7:30, 9:45
NOTE: Q&A with the filmmakers on Friday & Saturday at 5:15, 7:30 & 9:45
Starts Friday, June 16
Landmark Hillcrest, 3965 5th Avenue, San Diego, 619-819-0236
Landmark Lumiere, 1572 California St., San Francisco, 415-267-4893
Starts Friday, June 30
Landmark Varsity Theater, 4329 University Way NE, Seattle, 206-781-5755
REVIEW QUOTES:
“CAVITE is a gripping political thriller. The film ingeniously turns a Hollywood action movie premise into a report on the Philippines and the social and religious divisions that continue to roil the country. Directors Gamazon and Dela Llana get into locations not seen in the West since Lino Brocka’s provocative, politicized films of the 70’s and 80’s….Among the most striking American independent movies of the year.” –The New York Times
“CAVITE is a brilliantly resourceful film with sensational camerawork…A landmark in diaspora cinema. An ingenious indie with a sweaty-palmed climax!” –The Village Voice
“An intimate political thriller that’s fresh and compelling to the end.” --Los Angeles Times
“A taut and clever thriller! Directed with impressive pluck and craft. Dela Llana's handheld videography has a documentary authenticity, and the descent into unfamiliar and dangerous ground ratchets up the tension with a horrifying precision."
--New Yorker magazine
"Quite a feat! A remarkably austere and impressively suspenseful action thriller.”
--New York magazine
“A breathless, jugular thriller. Electrifying!” –LA Weekly
“Smart, tense, raw, and uncompromising!” – Austin Statesman
“A must see!” – Asianweek
“Fast-paced and grittily entertaining.”– Efilmcritic
“Guerilla Filmmaking at its finest!” –Hollywood Reporter
AWARDS:
Independent Spirit Awards, “Someone to Watch” award 2006
SXSW (South by Southwest), Special Jury Prize 2005
SFIAAFF (San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival) Special Jury Award 2005
Golden Maille Award, Best Picture, Hawaii International Film Festival 2005
Maverick Award, Woodstock Film Festival 2005
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And coming very soon from acclaimed filmmakers Ditsi Carolino and Nana Buxani:
RILES
at the ImaginAsian, 239 East 59 St.
Saturday, June 10, 7pm w/ Q&A
Wednesday, June 14, 7pm w/ Q&A
BUNSO
at the ImaginAsian, 239 East 59 St.
Sunday, June 11, 5pm w/ Q&A
And also coming soon in June: Steve Mallorca's SLOW JAM KING
catch the opening night, Friday, June 9 at 8pm,
w/ reception & movie & live concert for only $10
starring Ron Domingo, Rona Figueroa, Mia Katigbak, Lydia Gaston
Regular Theatrical run at the ImaginAsian, 239 E. 59, from June 9-15
Don't miss the Filipino Arts & Film Festival from June 9-15 at the ImaginAsian: for tickets and schedule, visit
www.theimaginasian.comor call: 212-371-6682 / 646-435-9431.
And finally, coming to theaters in August/September 2006:
The award-winning "Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros"
(The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros)
Written by Michiko Yamamoto
Produced by Raymond Lee
Directed by Auraeus Solito