The Philippines is on a roll in the Big Three! Coming on the heels of Hele sa Hiwahang Hapis‘ inclusion in Berlinale’s Main Competition, Cannes Film Festival president Pierre Lescure and artistic director Thierry Fremaux announced Thursday that Brillante Mendoza’s Ma’ Rosa will compete for the highly coveted Palme d’Or. This is the director’s
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