CINEMALAYA FILM FESTIVAL REVIEW: Dustin Celestino’s ‘A.ni.mal’ Is a Comedic Departure From His Previous Cinemalaya Work

“Claustrophobic, hilarious, and fiercely biting.” Dustin Celestino trades serious drama for razor-sharp dark comedy in ‘A.ni.mal’, turning a leaked cellphone scandal into a masterclass on political self-interest.

By: Wanggo Gallaga | Published: 8/9/2026