Diablo at NYU

Sulo: The Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU and Espacio de Culturas are pleased to present Mes de Guzman’s award-winning film Diablo, as part of the Visions/Panawin film series. A talkback with Diablo actress Althea Vega will follow after the film screening.

This film screening is free and open to the public. Registration is required—RSVP link:     https://bit.ly/panawin-f24

Date: Friday, November 1, at 7:00 pm
Venue: NYU Espacio de Culturas | 53 Washington Square S, NYC 10012

DIABLO (2012, 1h 54m)
Written & Directed by Mes de Guzman

SYNOPSIS:  Nana Lusing works and lives by herself in a rural town and she looks forward to occasional visits by one or the other of her five grown sons.  At night, she lies on her bed sleepless as she sees a dark figure looming in her room.  Is this the devil?  Her late husband?  A manifestation of her anxieties or imagination?   As the story unravels, values of unity, love, and family arise.

AWARDS:  
Gawad Urian:  Best Screenplay
Cinemalaya:  Best Picture, Director, Actress (Ama Quiambao), Cinematography; NETPAC Award

For more information on the film:  https://wp.nyu.edu/spsi/film-series/visions-panawin-fall-2024-program/diablo/