Kasal (The Commitment)
Kasal is a slice of life drama of a gay couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding. It is also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different institutions in Philippine society.
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Joselito AltarejosDirectorAntonio's Secret (2008), The Game of Juan's Life (2009), Pink Halo-Halo (2010), Unfriend (2014)
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Joselito AltarejosWriter
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Zig DulayWriter
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Joselito AltarejosProducer
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Ferdinand LapuzProducer
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Maureen MauricioProducer
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Oliver AquinoKey Cast
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Arnold ReyesKey Cast
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Project Type:Feature
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Runtime:1 hour 40 minutes 42 seconds
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Completion Date:July 30, 2014
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Country of Origin:Philippines
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Country of Filming:Philippines
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Language:Other
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Cinemalaya Independent Film FestivalManila
Philippines
August 9, 2014
World Premiere
Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Music, Best Production Design -
Torino Gay and Lesbian Film FestivalTurin
Italy
April 28, 2016
International Premiere -
Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film FestivalBangkok
Thailand
June 13, 2015
Asian Premiere -
Taiwan International Queer Film FestivalTaipei
Taiwan
October 24, 2015
JOSELITO ALTAREJOS is a Filipino director renowned as one of the innovators of gay cinema in the Philippines. His films are known for their strong identity and gay subjects, and have been screened at many international and local festivals .
His films are research-based and reflect Filipino experiences and culture; and often tackle social issues, gay identity- ANTONIO’S SECRET (2008), awarded Best at Festival dela Luna in Valencia Spain; poverty and inequality –THE GAME OF JUAN’S LIFE (2009), won Jury Prize at Chicago Reeling in 2010; war and children PINK HALO-HALO (2010); UNFRIEND (2013) on social media and youth suicide which premiered at the Panorama Section of Berlin International Film Festival in 2014; KASAL-The Commitment (2014) on marriage equality was awarded Best Film at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (Director’s Showcase); and, TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER (2016) on domestic abuse for Sinag Maynila 2016 which won for him Best Screenplay award.
In 2017, Altarejos released Tale of the Lost Boys, his first international feature film, shot and produced in Taiwan. It is a story of friendship between a straight Filipino man and a gay Taiwanese aborigine who both have issues regarding their identities. It won Best Film at Serile Filmului Gay International Film Festival in Romania. This year, the film won Best Film at Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival.
He has just finished a documentary series, Queer Asia-Philippines, for the online platform Gagaoolala based in Taiwan.