CEBU, Philippines - Internationally acclaimed director Brillante Mendoza shines brighter than ever and brings honor to the country with the stunning success of Lola. The movie, written by Lynda Casimir, portrays the relationship between two elderly women and their respective grandsons: one a murderer, the other his victim.
The independent Pinoy film bested 13 other entries from Russia, Brazil, China, Bolivia and The Netherlands in the category that celebrates the works of up-and-coming filmmakers from around the world.
Brillante Mendoza took home a cash prize of $25,000 cash from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. His award, the Grand Knight Award, is equivalent to the Grand Jury Prize in the world competition category of the 27th Miami International Film Festival in the United States.
The 27th Miami International Film Festival also commended the star of Lola, Anita Linda, as a cinema icon and its story for offering “an earnest, compassionate study of forgiveness and redemption.”
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