Palm Springs International Film Society
shortfest 2023 Archive

  • Matapang

    Directed by Lea-Jade Horlier
    France/Belgium | 23 minutes | International Premiere | Growing Pains

ShortFest 2023

Mary Ann, a twelve-year-old child born from sex tourism, survives in the slum of Angeles City, Manila. Determined to make it out, she is ready to do anything to find her father.

film details

Director: Lea-Jade Horlier
Producers: Idris Lettifi, Moussa Lettifi, Benoit Roland
Screenwriter: Lea-Jade Horlier
Cinematographers: Mycko David
Editor: Julie Naas
Music: François Le Guen, Hubert Caldagues
Cast: Krystal Mejes, Alessandra De Rossi, Dido De La Paz
Country: France/Belgium
Language: in Tagalog with English subtitles
Year: 2022
Running Time: 23 minutes
Premiere Status: International Premiere
Primary Company: Piano Sano Films
Contact Email: clemence@pianosanofilms.fr

Screening in:

Growing Pains

Sensitive, fantastical and authentic, these coming-of-age shorts cover the wide spectrum of experiences of being young and growing up.

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ShortFest 2023