NAG-UWI ng parangal ang pelikulang pinagbibidahan ni Maris Racal na “Sunshine.”
Ang pelikula ni Maris ay nanalo ng Crystal Bear for Best Film sa 75th Berlin International Film Festival.
“The Crystal Bear is awarded to the Best Feature Film of both the Generation Kplus and the Generation 14plus competition. @berlinale @berlinale_generation,” ayon sa post ng production outfit Project 8 Projects sa social media.
Agad namang binati ng netizens si Direk Tonet, Maris at ang Team Sunshine dahil sa kanilang iniuwing parangal
“This story, even though it takes place far away from the reality of German daily life, still moved the audience here. That’s how impactful and relevant it is. This movie is special,” komento ng isang fan.
Ang Generation 14plus ay program sa Berlinale nagpapalabas ng stories of children and teenagers.
“Also known as ‘coming-of-age,’ the stories feature perspectives from young protagonists from around the world, highlighting the equally complex worlds of the youth,” ayon dito.
Sold-out din daw ang Sunshine sa Berlinale premiere nito.
“Director Antoinette Jadaone, along with Actor Elijah Canlas and the team of SUNSHINE attend the film’s packed screening at a 1000-pax theater! They also held an engaging Q&A after more than a minute of applause at the end of the film. SUNSHINE is competing at this year’s Berlinale under the Generation 14 category!” ayon sa Project 8 Projects.
“Matagal ko ‘tong hinintay na maka-attend sa isang prestigious film festival like Berlinale. I’m also very happy to announce din that Sunshine will be in competition under the Generation 14 plus category which tackles stories about children, teenagers,” pahayag ni Maris bago tumulak patungong Germany.
“I’m excited ‘cause I’m curious paano nila i-a-accept itong story. I’m sure they will be open minded naman about the story.
“I’m just going to be there, be present. Be a sponge there, absorbing everything. I know this will open a lot of new perspective for me, and hopefully a lot of doors too,” dagdag pa niya.
Ang pelikula ay tungkol sa young gymnast na nadiskubreng buntis siya on the week of the national team tryouts.
At habang on the way siya para bumili ng illegal abortion drugs, may na-meet at nakausap siyang mysterious girl na nagpabago ng kanyang pananaw.
