The Mortician of Manila
Leah Borromeo | 2019 | Qatar/UK/Philippines | 25
Since Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took office in June 2016, nearly 30,000 people have been killed by vigilantes and police in a campaign to “neutralise” the country’s alleged widespread crystal meth addiction. Duterte has promised to fill the country’s morgues. Orly Fernandez manages and lives at ‘Eusebio’s’ – a 24-hr funeral parlour in Manila.
London Premiere
Jury Award – Best Documentary Short Film: Austin Film Festival
Best Cinematography of a Documentary Short Film: Asian Cinematography AwardsBest Documentary Short: Indie Short Fest
Best Short Documentary: Sydney Short Film AwardsBest Documentary Short: Ibizacinefest
Production Company: Disobedient Films
Producer: Leah Borromeo
Cinematographer: Joshua Reyles
Music: Jamie Perera / Audio Network
