- "Lost Sabungeros" docu-film produced by GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures
- Premiere canceled at Cinemalaya due to security concerns
- Finally set to premiere at QCinema International Film Festival in November
- Screening at festival’s Special Screenings section along with other movies
- Investigates disappearance of over 30 sabungeros since 2021
- Annual QCinema International Film Festival to take place from November 8 to 17
After being canceled at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival earlier this year, the controversial documentary “Lost Sabungeros” is finally set to premiere at the QCinema International Film Festival in November. Produced by GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures, the film delves into the mysterious disappearances of over 30 sabungeros (cockfighters) that have occurred since 2021.
GMA Public Affairs made the announcement, expressing their determination to bring the truth to light despite previous setbacks. The decision to cancel the film’s premiere at Cinemalaya was made due to “security concerns,” but now, it will have its debut at the QCinema International Film Festival in the Special Screenings section. Alongside “Lost Sabungeros,” other films like “An Errand” by Dominic Baekart, “If My Lover Were a Flower” by Kaung Zan, and “A Thousand Forests” by Hanz Florentino will also be featured in this section, each offering a unique narrative to enrich the festival’s program.
The documentary aims to shed light on the troubling trend of sabungeros going missing, with the hope of uncovering the truth behind these incidents. Through in-depth investigation and interviews, “Lost Sabungeros” seeks to provide answers to the questions surrounding the disappearances that have captured public attention in recent years.
The QCinema International Film Festival, scheduled from November 8 to 17, will serve as the platform for the premiere of “Lost Sabungeros” and the other films in the Special Screenings section. This event will offer audiences the opportunity to engage with thought-provoking and diverse narratives that challenge conventional storytelling.
Despite the challenges faced by the production team, the perseverance and dedication of GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures have ensured that “Lost Sabungeros” will finally have its moment in the spotlight. By bringing attention to the plight of the missing sabungeros, the documentary aims to spark conversations and raise awareness about this pressing issue within the Filipino community.
As audiences eagerly anticipate the premiere of “Lost Sabungeros” at the QCinema International Film Festival, it is clear that the impact of this investigative docu-film will extend far beyond the confines of the silver screen. Through its powerful storytelling and commitment to uncovering the truth, “Lost Sabungeros” stands as a testament to the importance of investigative journalism in shedding light on critical social issues.
/Digital Sauce