Monday, April 3, 2023

What to see at the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival?

For the first time in MMFF history, the 2023 edition will become a bi-annual event with the first-ever Summer Metro Manila Film Festival taking place this Black Saturday, April 8th, until the 18th of April.

2023 Summer MMFF entries

Because the inaugural Summer MMFF taking place in the final stretch of the Holy Week, the lineup of movies needs to be sensible, meaning no action and no horror whatsoever. Fair enough.

So, what are the movies showing in Philippine cinemas during the 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival?

- About Us But Not About Us
Starring: Romnick Sarmienta, Elijah Canlas
Producer: Octoberian Films, The Ideafirst Company, Quantum Films
Director: Jun Robles Lana

- Apag
Starring: Coco Martin, Lito Lapid, Jaclyn Jose, Gladys Reyes, Gina PareƱo
Producer: Center Stage Production
Director: Brillante Mendoza

- Here Comes The Groom
Starring: Keempee de Leon, Enchong Dee, Maris Racal, Awra Briguella, Xilhouete, KaladKaren
Producer: Quantum Films, Cineko Productions, Brightlight Productions
Director: Chris Martinez

- Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko
Starring: RK Bagatsing, Meg Imperial
Producer: Saranggola Media Production, Inc.
Director: Joven M. Tan

- Love You Long Time
Starring: Carlo Aquino, Eisel Serrano
Producer: Studio Three Sixty Inc.
Director: JP Habac

- Single Bells
Starring: Alex Gonzaga, Angeline Quinto, Aljur Abrenica
Producer: TinCan
Director: Fifth Solomon

- Unravel: A Swiss Love Story
Starring: Gerald Anderson, Kylie Padilla
Producer: Mavx Productions, Inc.
Director: RC Delos Reyes

- Yung Libro Sa Napanuod Ko
Starring: Bela Padilla, Yoo Min-Gon
Producer: Viva Communications, Inc.
Director: Bela Padilla

The inaugural Summer Metro Manila Film Festival starts this Black Saturday, April 8th, and until the 18th of April. This is the only time all eight films will show in all cinemas during the duration. Which film will be the best of this inaugural Summer MMFF? You decide...or not.

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