BLANKA
Fiction, 75 min, Japan/Italy/Philippines
Written by
Kohki Hasei
Directed by
Kohki Hasei
Cast
Cydel Gabutero, Peter Millari
Genre
Drama
SYNOPSIS
Blanka, an 11-year-old girl, lives on the streets of Manila, surviving through begging and small thefts. Her dream is to save enough money to “buy” herself a mother. Her encounter with Peter, a blind musician, will change her life, teaching her the value of affection and music.
Production
Dorje Film (Italy), Office Kitano (Japan), Happy Ending Film (Philippines)
International Sales Agent
FESTIVALS
Venice Biennale College Cinema 2015
World Premiere
Busan Iff 2015
Asian Premiere
Laterna Magica (Cgs) Award
“sorriso Diverso Venezia 2015“
Best Film In A Foreign Language
Venice Iff 2015
Netpac Award
Kolkata Iff 2015
Human Values Award
Olympia Iff For Children And Young People 2015
Audience Award
Fribourg Iff 2016
Grand Prix
Ciné-jeune Iff 2016
Special Mention For The Professional Award
Tel Aviv International Children‘s Ff 2016
First Prize Of The International Competition
Santander Iff 2016
Best Children‘s Feature Film
Rimouski International Youth Cinema Festival 2016
Best Film
Cinekid Festival 2016
Best Children‘s Film
Kinodiseea International Children‘s Ff 2016
Best Junior Film
Providence Children’s Ff 2017
Special Jury Prize For Best Film
Kikife International Children’s Ff 2017
Children’s Jury, Expert Jury And The Film Critics Jury Awards
60th Cine Golden Eagle
Award For Independent & Emerging Media 2017
Journalists Fern Flower
Journalists Fern Flower Award
The Kids Ff 2017
Best Narrative Feature
