Free-to-air television channel Solarflix is honoring the work of internationally acclaimed filmmaker Brillante Mendoza by showcasing seven of his most celebrated movies on its “Pinoy Mega Hits” block from July 13 to 21.
Announced via a Facebook post on Sunday (July 12), the week-long tribute titled “Lente Ni Brillante” highlights the director’s cinematic achievements. The curated lineup features the hard-hitting social drama Ma’ Rosa, which earned the late Jaclyn Jose the historic Best Actress accolade at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. The movie is scheduled to broadcast on Monday, July 20.
Also headlining the showcase is Thy Womb, a cultural drama filmed in Tawi-Tawi starring the legendary Nora Aunor. The film previously vied for the prestigious Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival and secured the Achievement in Directing award for Mendoza at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards. Audiences can watch it on Tuesday, July 14.
The special programming block also includes Lakbayan on July 13, Taklub on July 16, Alpha: The Right To Kill and Sapi both airing on July 17, and Tirador closing out the event on July 21.
Viewers can tune in to “Pinoy Mega Hits presents Lente ni Brillante” every evening at 7 PM. Solarflix can be accessed via Sky Cable channel 16, Cignal channel 21, Cablelink channel 33, and digital terrestrial television (DTT) channel 21.