September 16, 2024 — In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Philippines-Canada Bilateral Relations this year, Consul General Arlene Magno is pleased to announce the screening of two works by Filipino-Canadian filmmakers Kent Donguines and Arthur Rodger “Harley” Marana. It will to be held on September 24, 2024, 5 p.m. at the Pacific Cinematheque, 1131 Howe Street, Vancouver.
The event will begin with an opening reception hosted by ConGen MAgno for special guests. It will be immediately followed by the screening of the two films. The reception is by invitation only but the film showing is open to the public.
The first work to be shown is Maranan’s short film Hail Marie. It highlights changing identities as they negotiate two cultures while trying to maintain harmonious family relations.
Following this is Kent Donguines’ documentary Canadian Adobo. This work captures the emotional struggles of Filipino families reunited in Canada after years of separation and the challenge of readjusting to each other amidst the social pressures surrounding them as individuals and as family units.
These film screenings are also being undertaken as part of the common cultural project by the Philippine Foreign Service Posts in Ottawa, Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver to celebrate Filipino heritage and highlight Filipino filmmaking art and sensibilities.
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