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'''Grandpa is Dead''' ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]:Ded na si Lolo) is a [[ |
'''Grandpa is Dead''' ([[Filipino language|Filipino]]:Ded na si Lolo) is a [[drama-comedy]] and [[Satirical film|satirical]]<ref name=nytoverview>{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Overview|url=http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/overview|website=The New York Times|accessdate=9 October 2015}}</ref> [[Cinema of the Philippines|Philippine]] [[film]] directed and written by Soxy Topacio.<ref name=nytprodcred>{{cite web|title=Ded na si Lolo - Production credits|url=http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/458226/Ded-na-si-Lolo/credits|website=The New York Times|accessdate=9 October 2015}}</ref> |
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It was selected as the Philippine submission for the [[List of submissions to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[82nd Academy Awards]] over ''[[Lola (2009 film)|Lola]]'' by [[Brilliante Mendoza]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lo|first1=Ricky|title=Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/507426/lolo-beats-lola-race-oscars|accessdate=9 October 2015|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=23 September 2009}}</ref> It was not accepted as a nominee. |
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the [[List of submissions to the 82nd Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film|Best Foreign Language Film]] at the [[82nd Academy Awards]] over ''[[Lola (2009 film)|Lola]]'' by [[Brilliante Mendoza]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Lo|first1=Ricky|title=Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars|url=http://www.philstar.com/entertainment/507426/lolo-beats-lola-race-oscars|accessdate=9 October 2015|publisher=The Philippine Star|date=23 September 2009}}</ref> It was not accepted as a nominee. |
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Revision as of 16:03, 9 October 2015
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 Philippine theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Soxy Topacio |
| Written by | Soxy Topacio |
| Produced by | Tony Y. Reyes Antonio P. Tuviera |
| Starring | BJ Forbes |
| Edited by | Danny Anonuevo |
| Music by | Noel Cabangon |
Production company | APT Entertainment |
| Distributed by | APT Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Grandpa is Dead (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a drama-comedy and satirical[1] Philippine film directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.
Sypnosis
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.[4]
Cast
- BJ Forbes as Bobet
- Marilyn Reynes as Charing
- Gina Alajar as Mameng
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores
- Dick Israel as Isidro
- Roderick Paulate as Joonee
- Perla Bautista
- Noel Cabangon
- Perry Escano
- Nor Domingo
- Froilan Sales
- Mosang
- Dave Cervantes
Source:New York Times[5]
Production
The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Ded na si Lolo - Overview". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ "Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ Lo, Ricky (23 September 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ a b Medel, Fidel Antonio (13 January 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
- ^ "Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". The New York Times. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
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