WE read Lav Diaz’s lamentations after winning the Golden Lion for “Ang Babaeng Humayo” sa Venice Film Festival.
“We rented a cheap apartment in Venice. I even cooked the team’s meals during our seven-day stay. Ni hindi nga namin na-meet ang sinuman mula sa Philippine embassy nu’ng nandu’n kami.
“We were in Main Competition of Venice. It was like the Olympics of cinema. In sports, medalists receive millions worth of incentives. They’re even given a house and lot. But why do filmmakers have to beg for support? Pag beauty contest nababaliw ang Palasyo at Kongreso!
“I am not complaining. I’m just saying.”
Oo nga naman. Kapag may international achievement sa cinema ay deadma ang gobyerno natin, pero kapag may beauty queen o may athlete na nagwagi ng medalya ay nagkukumahog sila sa pagpapa-selfie at pagbibigay ng reward.
Well, some people in government are ALL FORMS and NO SUBSTANCE!!!