Manila, Philippines- Star-studded ang red carpet celebrity screening ng pelikulang Fatherland sa Gateway Cinema. Ito ang latest cinematic offering ng veteran director Joel Lamangan produced by Bentria Production and Heaven’s Best Entertainment.
The film blends personal drama with heavy-hitting social commentary—serving both heart and heat in one sweeping narrative.
Ang isa sa mga bida ng pelikula ay si Alex, played by Iñigo Pascual, who embarks on a search for his estranged father, Philip (Allen Dizon).
The twist?
Philip suffers from multiple personality disorder, and Dizon had the demanding task of portraying not one, but three distinct characters – Philip, the farmer; Fayez, the terrorist; and Teban, the gay man.
“Yung first, Kapampangan kase ako. Nakita ko din kung paano maging farmer. Kung paano si Philip, uminit ang ulo niya.
“Sa Muslim naman (Fayez), kailangang mag-research, kailangang makipag-usap sa mga Muslim. Paano yung culture nila. May mga coach kami na kinuha para sa mga dialogue.
“Yung pagiging bakla ko naman, si Direk Joel ang nagturo sa akin paano maging Teban,” he shared.
Inamin din ni Allen na sa tatlo ay nahirapan siya sa character ng isang beki.
“Dun ako talaga nahirapan. Parang… hindi talaga ako kumportable. Sabi ni Direk Joel, okay lang yan. May mga galaw ako… tapos sabi niya lambutan mo ng konti, lambingan mo ng konti. Di ba halata (sa pelikula)? Nahirapan ako sa pagiging Teban, pero natawid ko naman,” Dizon admitted.
Lamangan, known for his fearless socio-political narratives, directs the movie with the same boldness—delving into themes like land grabbing, corruption, terrorism, and mental health.
Yet, despite its heavy subject matter, nai-deliver naman ng pelikula ang emotional resonance at heartfelt moments nito that aim straight for the audience’s core.
Backing the project is Engr. Ben Austria, who says his passion for filmmaking is rooted in a deeper advocacy.
“I will keep producing films because my advocacy is not only to entertain, but more so to help the industry,” Austria shared.
With its rich narrative, grounded performances, and socio-political relevance, Fatherland is one film that demands to be seen—and felt.
Palabas na ang Fatherland in theaters nationwide. JP Ignacio
