Pinoy film buffs will have a chance to watch Rica Arevalo's ICU Bed # 7 on January 31 to February 6 at IndieSine, Robinsons Galleria.
ICU Bed # 7 stars the multi-awarded Eddie Garcia in the lead role of Lolo Joseph, the stubborn and loud-mouthed patriarch, whose illness tears his two daughters Cely (Irma Adlawan) and Beth (Angel Aquino) to make a decision whether to end or prolong his life. This searing drama earned for Garcia his first Cinemalaya award as Best Actor.
First shown at the Cultural Center of the Philippines, ICU Bed # 7 tackles universal themes such as forgiveness, acceptance, healing and renewal viewed within the context of a middle-class family coping with the pains of illness. Providing support are seasoned stage and TV actors such as Nonie Buencamino, Rito Asilo, Andy Bais, Reema Chanco, Happee Sy, and Arvin Viola.
Based on Arevalo's Palanca award-winning screenplay, the 100-minute digital film will have a one-week run at the newly launched IndieSine—the newly opened theater supporting works by talented independent mavericks. The screenplay of ICU Bed # 7 won 2nd place at the 53rd Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature in 2003.
Produced by Mediarevolution in cooperation with the Indie Filmmakers Cooperative, ICU Bed # 7 won Best Direction and Best Actor for the 2005 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and was nominated for Best Digital Film, Digital Director of the Year, and Best Actor during the 2006 Star Awards. This digital film was graded "B" by the Cinema Evaluation Board.
For inquiries, email mediarevolution@gmail.com or telefax 4000183.
Screening Dates: January 31 — February 6
Venue: IndieSine, Robinsons Galleria, EDSA cor. Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City