Respeto
Theatrical release poster
EnglishRespect
Directed byTreb Monteras
Written by
  • Treb Monteras
  • Njel de Mesa[1]
Produced byMonster Jimenez[1]
Starring
  • Abra
  • Dido de la Paz
  • Loonie
  • Chai Fonacier
  • Ybes Bagadiong
  • Brian Arda
  • Thea Yrastorza
  • Kate Alejandrino
  • Nor Domingo
CinematographyIke Avellana[1]
Edited byLawrence S. Ang[1]
Music byJay Durias[1]
Release date
Running time
80 minutes[1]
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Respeto (Respect) is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II.[2][1] It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario.[3]

The final film features a guest cameo appearance by poet Vim Nadera. Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film co-stars Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie.[4]

Plot

Hendrix is a poor aspiring rapper who wants to make a name for himself in the underground rap battle scene and gain respect in the community. After attempting to rob a second-hand bookstore in the neighborhood, he is discovered by the owner, Doc, an old poet with a haunted past as a dissident.[5]

Cast

  • Abra as Hendrix
  • Dido de la Paz as Fortunato "Doc" Reyes
  • Loonie as Breezy G
  • Chai Fonacier as Betchai
  • Ybes Bagadiong as Payaso
  • Brian Arda as Mando
  • Thea Yrastorza as Connie
  • Kate Alejandrino as Candy
  • Nor Domingo as Fuentes

Reception

It has received critical acclaim for its powerful use of the Filipino poetry in the form of Pinoy hip hop rap battles and Balagtasan poetry,[6][7] the performance of veteran theater actor Dido de la Paz,[8] and what film critic Philbert Dy calls its "rather powerful examination of a generational relationship with government-backed violence."[8]

Awards and nominations

The film won the awards for best feature-length film, Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz), Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival.[9][10]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Info-Sheet: RESPETO (RESPECT)" (PDF). culturalcenter.gov.ph. Cultural Center of the Philippines. 2017.
  2. ↑ Cruz, Oggs (August 9, 2017). "Movie Reviews: All 9 films at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival". Rappler. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ Liao, Archie (August 10, 2017). "Multi-Palanca award winner Njel de Mesa talks about his immersion in 'Respeto' – PSR.ph". PSR.ph. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  4. ↑ Mayo, Stephanie (August 12, 2017). "CINEMALAYA REVIEW – 'Respeto': prose and pain". Concept News Central. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  5. ↑ Cabana, Ysh (February 22, 2019). "Fim Review: Respeto (2017): A Mash-up of Rhymes and Resistance". The Philippine Reporter. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
  6. ↑ Concepcion, Pocholo (August 6, 2017). "Rap star Abra, Pinoy hip-hop culture, Jay Durias' music score in Cinemalaya film". Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  7. ↑ Quintos, Patrick. "Rebyu: Respeto para sa 'Respeto'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  8. 1 2 Dy, Philbert (August 10, 2017). "The Best and Worst of This Year's Cinemalaya". Rogue Media Inc.
  9. ↑ "'Respeto' bags Cinemalaya 2017 Best Film award". CNN Philippines. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  10. ↑ Concepcion, Pocholo (August 14, 2017). "'Respeto' bags 6 Cinemalaya awards". Retrieved August 14, 2017.
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