Grandpa Is Dead
Grandpa is Dead (Filipino:Ded na si Lolo) is a Philippine satirical comedy-drama film[1] directed and written by Soxy Topacio.[2]
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 Philippine theatrical release poster | |
| Original title | Ded na si Lolo |
| Directed by | Soxy Topacio |
| Written by | Soxy Topacio |
| Produced by | Tony Y. Reyes Antonio P. Tuviera |
| Starring | BJ Forbes |
| Edited by | Danny Anonuevo |
| Music by | Noel Cabangon |
Production company | APT Entertainment |
| Distributed by | APT Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
It was selected as the Philippine submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 82nd Academy Awards over Lola by Brilliante Mendoza.[3] It was not accepted as a nominee.
Synopsis
Bobet (BJ Forbes) and his family are mourning over the death of his grandfather. Throughout the six-day wake unresolved issues and family secrets resurfaces challenging the resolve of Bobet's family.[4]
Cast
- BJ Forbes as Bobet
- Manilyn Reynes as Charing
- Gina Alajar as Mameng
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Dolores
- Dick Israel as Isidro
- Roderick Paulate as Joonee
- Perla Bautista
- Noel Cabangon
- Perry Escaño
- Nor Domingo
- Froilan Sales
- Mosang as Kapitana
- Dave Cervantes
- Abno Bayagbag
- John Joel Spongklong
Source:New York Times[5]
Production
The plot of the film was added with humor by director Soxie Topacio by exploring on numerous Filipino superstitious beliefs regarding the dead which involves several prohibitions such as against wearing red, sweeping the floor, taking a bath, and allowing your tears to fall on the coffin.[4]
References
- "Ded na si Lolo - Overview". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- "Ded na si Lolo - Production credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- Lo, Ricky (September 23, 2009). "Lolo beats Lola in race for the Oscars". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- Medel, Fidel Antonio (January 13, 2010). "PEP REVIEW: Ded na si Lolo mixes the right blend of drama and comedy". PEP.ph. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- "Ded na si Lolo - Acting Credits". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2015.