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The Woman in the Septic Tank

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Cynical filmmakers plan on producing a bleak, independent film dealing with poverty and prostitution in the hopes of scoring free travel to international film festivals.

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Diego Semerene Slant Magazine 05/23/2012
3/4
A lighthearted critique on the fetishized notion of the "non-actor," the ethics (or lack thereof) of the "docudrama," and the packaging of national despair for export. Go to Full Review
Rachel Saltz New York Times 05/22/2012
3/5
[It] hits its targets, but softly, more in amusement than in anger. Go to Full Review
Nick Pinkerton Village Voice 05/22/2012
The novel and wickedly funny topic is mined for only a portion of its potential, but a little ironic astringency is certainly more unsettling than by-the-book slum drama. Go to Full Review
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Roden R Nov 14 My utmost respect for every indie filmmaker who create a competitive film even with a short budget. Most indie film plot revolves in different types of poverty. Indie film is the hub of poverty porn, a harsh reality in the scene in the Philippines. "We Are Too Ambitious and Too Desirable In International Recognition." See more 01/14/2015 Its title, Ang Babae sa Septic Tank, might literally give justice only until the ending of the film, but looking in another perspective, that woman is the depiction of the harsh evolution of mainstream today and the transition of Philippine cinema. The satirical comedy laid itself on the boundary of being indie and mainstream. The ambivalence can be unnoticeable yet present: the cinematography of the movie's inception, the soundtrack, and actors are on mainstream; while the substance gave 'indie' real justice. Substance over form yet never have I encountered a daring movie, yet at times, hypocritical. See more 06/15/2014 Walang-wala! Haha! Satirical masterpiece! :) See more 09/04/2013 A motion pic with full of solid laughs and smiles! Eugene Domingo offered her stunning performance in the movie! I actually love the original ending! Very! very funny! =D See more 12/22/2012 There is a balance of fun and substance wherein the reality in every film production opts for two goals - to be recognized internationally and to make money. See more 11/18/2012 It presents how film-makers manipulate the audience's reaction to every scene of a film. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Cynical filmmakers plan on producing a bleak, independent film dealing with poverty and prostitution in the hopes of scoring free travel to international film festivals.
Director
Marlon N. Rivera
Screenwriter
Chris Martinez
Production Co
Straight Shooters Media, Quantum Films, Martinez Rivera Films, Cinemalaya
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Filipino
Runtime
1h 27m