On Wednesday, August 20, at 8.30pm, Alliance Française de Manille will be screening its featured independent Filipino film for the month: Rakenroll. Directed by Quark Henares, Rakenroll is a 2011 comedy that pays tribute to the glory days of Pinoy rock music. The film stars Jason Abalos, Glaiza de Castro, Ketchup Eusebio, Alwyn Uytingco, Matet de Leon, Diether Ocampo and Ramon Bautista.
In Rakenroll, Odie (Jason Abalos) and his best friend Irene (Glaiza de Castro) are two outsiders who find a second home in the Philippine underground rock music scene. The two decide to form a band and put together an unikely combo that consists of the school bully (Alwyn Uytingco), an ex-punk barista (Ketchup Eusebio) and a childstar-turned-band-manager (Matet de Leon). The film follows their misadventures as they encounter satanic S&M bands, Samurai swindlers, narcissist rockstars and the most ridiculous music video shoot ever.
Film screenings are subject to changes without prior notice. Entrance is free but on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations.
Alliance Française de Manille is located at 209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street), Bel-Air 2, Makati City. For inquiries, you may call 895-7585 / 895-7441.
