MOVIE REVIEW: Exquisitely Shot, ‘Filipiñana’ Trades Local Aesthetics for European Arthouse Style

Rafael Manuel definitely knows how to compose a shot in his debut feature film, Filipiñana. Set against the backdrop of an elite country club, the film examines the quiet tensions of privilege and class divide, framing a familiar local reality through a distinct arthouse lens.

By: Wanggo Gallaga | Published: 9/1/2026