Metamorphosis (2019 Philippine film)

Metamorphosis is a 2019 Philippine coming-of-age drama film directed by J.E. Tiglao, starring Gold Azeron, Iana Bernardez, Yayo Aguila, Germaine De Leon and Ricky Davao.

Metamorphosis
Directed byJ.E. Tiglao
Written byJ.E. Tiglao
Boo Dabu
Produced byJ.E. Tiglao
Bella Tiglao
Starring
CinematographyTey Clamor
Edited byRenard Torres
Music byDivino Dayacap
Production
company
Cinema One Originals
Distributed byCreative Programs
Solar Entertainment Corporation
Release date
8 November 2019 (Cinema One Originals)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog>br>Filipino

Cast

Release

The film premiered at the Cinema One Originals Film festival on 8 November 2019.[1]

Reception

Jason Tan Liwag of Little White Lies called the film a "landmark of intersex representation in Philippine cinema."[2]

Brian Bromberger of Bay Area Reporter wrote that while the film "can be a bit preachy", it "courageously integrates a faithful understanding embrace of intersex that applies to all queer people." Bromberger also praised Azeron's performance, writing that he is "able to convey both vulnerability and fearlessness."[3]

Julia Allende of PEP.ph wrote that while the film "feels a little bit rushed", it "deals with an otherwise uncomfortable phenomenon in a light-handed and humorous manner, reflecting the mindset of a teenage boy at a crossroads", and "does not shy away from the rude portrayal of sexual awakening, fully embracing its awkwardness and messiness."[1]

Randy Myers of The Mercury News called it a "powerful film that is just a tad too neat in its resolution."[4]

References
  1. Allende, Julia (15 November 2019). "REVIEW: Metamorphosis brings to view sexual awakening of intersex person". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  2. Liwag, Jason Tan (16 May 2022). "Quiet defiance in JE Tiglao's Metamorphosis". Little White Lies. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  3. Bromberger, Brian (15 June 2021). "Frameline45 : homos, where the heart is". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
  4. Myers, Randy (9 June 2021). "Frameline 2021: Here's what to see at huge LGBTQ film fest". The Mercury News. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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