Slingshot (2008)

Slingshot (2008) poster

A tribute to the real potential of digital cinema, Slingshot is a slum epic on steroids. It weaves stories left and right into a shocking tableau about life for the lowest of the low in the Philippines poorest and most crime-ridden districts. National elections are coming up so in the usual attempt to appear “tough-on-crime”, The Big Boys have been sent into crack down on the the local squatters, thieves and miscreants who litter the film like broken bottle. And since no sweep is ever a clean sweep, the cops brutal shock-force tactics quickly ripple outwards with jagged repurcussions.

Director: Brillante Mendoza
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Teresa Barrozo
Cinematography: Gary Tria, Julius Villanueva
Editing: Charliebebs Gohetia
Production: Centerstage Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Themes

Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion

Keywords

poverty, election, manila philippines, slum dweller, boys' love (bl)

Trailer

Slingshot Trailer
More Films by Director: Brillante Mendoza
More Films in Genre: Crime, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Slingshot about?
A tribute to the real potential of digital cinema, Slingshot is a slum epic on steroids. It weaves stories left and right into a shocking tableau about life for the lowest of the low in the Philippines poorest and most crime-ridden districts. National elections are coming up so in the usual attempt to appear “tough-on-crime”, The Big Boys have been sent into crack down on the the local squatters, thieves and miscreants who litter the film like broken bottle. And since no sweep is ever a clean sweep, the cops brutal shock-force tactics quickly ripple outwards with jagged repurcussions.
Who directed Slingshot?
Slingshot was directed by Brillante Mendoza.
Who stars in Slingshot?
Slingshot stars Jiro Manio, Coco Martin, Kristoffer King, Nathan Lopez, Jaclyn Jose, Julio Díaz.
How long is Slingshot?
Slingshot has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Slingshot?
Slingshot is a Crime, Drama film.
Where was Slingshot produced?
Slingshot was produced in Philippines.
What are the themes of Slingshot?
The themes of Slingshot include: Urban Poverty and Slums, Urban Decay and Lost Hopes, Crushing Despair and the Void, Class Warfare and Inequality, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion.