Bwakaw’ wins three awards in Vesoul int’l filmfest
Philippine Daily Inquirer
By Bayani San Diego
Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—Jun Robles Lana’s
“Bwakaw” won three awards at the 19th Vesoul International Film Festival of
Asian Cinema held in France.
The film bagged the Emile Guimet award
given by the Friends of the National Museum of Asian Arts of Paris.
“Bwakaw” also won the Grand Prix de Jury
International and the High School Award, which is voted by students.
Written and directed by the much-awarded
playwright-screenwriter Lana, “Bwakaw” tackles the story of a gay old man who
lives alone with his pet dog.
Described a comedy-drama, it won the best
actor award for veteran actor Eddie Garcia, audience choice and Netpac awards
during last year’s Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
“Bwakaw” is topbilled by Garcia.
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