Kisapmata + Batch ‘81

In 1982, legend of Filipino cinema Mike De Leon became the rare director to have two films competing at Cannes in the same year: Kisapmata and Batch ‘81. Both censored upon release for their societal taboos and overt political implications, these two psychological dramas unfold with the slow burn of the very best horror and stand as unflinching allegories of Philippine martial law under the Marcos regime. Following De Leon’s passing in August, we’re honored to screen two of his legendary works in new restorations simultaneously for one week only.