The Execution of P
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- Movie: The Execution of P / Butchered (literal title)
- Filipino: Kinatay
- Director: Brillante Mendoza
- Writer: Armando Lao
- Producer: Didier Costet, Ferdinand Lapuz
- Cinematographer: Odyssey Flores
- World Premiere: May 17, 2009 (Cannes Film Festival)
- Release Date: September 23, 2009
- Runtime: 105 min.
- Language: Filipino
- Country: Philippines
Plot
Police cadet Pepoy marries girlfriend Cecille. The next day Pepoy meets former classmate Abyong, who invites Pepoy to partake in a one-time job for a sizable amount of money. Pepoy agrees and when he joins the group, he watches in horror as a man lures a debt ridden prostitute into a van. Inside the van a group of thugs beat, tie, and gag the woman. The van then takes a long trip out of Manilla with the frightened Pepoy watching over the prostitute.
Cast
- Coco Martin - Peping
- Mercedes Cabral - Cecille
- Julio Diaz - Kap
- Jhong Hilario - Abyong
- Maria Isabel Lopez - Madonna
- Lauren Novero - Boy Chico
- John Regala - Sarge
- Mark Meily - Criminology Professor
Film Festivals
- 2009 (62nd) Cannes Film Festival - May 13th-24th - Competition Section (World Premiere)
- 2009 (42nd) Sitges Film Festival - October 1st-12th - Sitges Oficial Fantàstic
- 2009 (14th) Pusan International Film Festival - October 8th-16th - Filipino Independent Film Special: Mabuhay! Pinoy Indi-Cinema!
- 2010 (12th) Deauville Asian Film Festival - March 10th-14th - Tribute to Brillante Mendoza
- 2010 (34th) Hong Kong International Film Festival - March 21st-April 6th - Auteurs
Awards
- Prix de la Mise en Scene - Best Director - 2009 (62nd) Cannes Film Festival - May 13th-24th
- Best Director - 2009 (42nd) Sitges Film Festival - October 1st-12th
- Best Original Soundtrack - 2009 (42nd) Sitges Film Festival - October 1st-12th
