After its controversial cancellation at the 20th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, the wait is finally over as GMA Public Affairs’ first-ever investigative documentary film, “Lost Sabungeros,” is set to have its international premiere at the QCinema International Film Festival this November 9 at Cinema 16, Gateway Cineplex 18 in Quezon City.
Directed by Bryan Brazil, “Lost Sabungeros” aims to investigate the disappearances of over 30 sabungeros who have been abducted in various incidents since 2022.
Last August, the screenings of “Lost Sabungeros” were canceled due to “security concerns.”
Now, “Lost Sabungeros” has found a new platform to show the story of these individuals. Brazil expressed his gratitude to QCinema for including the film in their roster of documentaries for this year’s screenings.
“This film has gone a long way and we’re really happy to be given this platform in QCinema. ‘Lost Sabungeros’ is the story of the families of missing cockfighters who have still not been found. This is not just their story but also the story of our nation and the solutions for our society,” he said.
“Lost Sabungeros” will premiere on November 9, 8:35 p.m., at Cinema 16, Gateway Cineplex 18 in Quezon City. This will be followed by a talk back session moderated by Kara David, during which the directors, producers, and relatives of the missing sabungeros will be interviewed.
The film will have additional screenings on November 10, 5:15 p.m. at Cinema 16 and on November 12, 1:45 p.m. at Cinema 15 of the Gateway Cineplex 18.
