Bente (2009)

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A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.

Director: Mel Chionglo
Genre: Drama
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Production: Sine Direk, APT Entertainment, Directors Guild of the Philippines
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mel Chionglo
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bente about?
A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.
Who directed Bente?
Bente was directed by Mel Chionglo.
Who stars in Bente?
Bente stars Richard Gomez, Jinggoy Estrada, Iza Calzado, Snooky Serna, Emilio Garcia, Glaiza de Castro.
What genre is Bente?
Bente is a Drama film.
Where was Bente produced?
Bente was produced in Philippines.