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Lino Brocka’s Cannes Classic ‘Bona,’ With Philippines’ Female Superstar Nora Aunor, Set for Release in U.S., France (EXCLUSIVE)

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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Bona,” one of the landmark films of Philippines cinema, is headed for release in France and the U.S.

later this year. Directed by Lino Brocka, considered one of the pioneers of Philippines cinema, a restored version of the film returns to Cannes after an absence of more than 40 years.

A 4K restored version screens this week in the Cannes Classics section. It will be released in France on Sept. 25 through Carlotta Films, which is also handling world sales.

A U.S. and Canada outing through Kani Releasing will follow in the fourth quarter. Despite being made in 1981, “Bona” has contemporary relevance as it probes the phenomenon of fandom.

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