Moro
Synopsis
From the music of UK composer Nainita Desai, Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza crafts a story about a widowed mother who tries to reconcile two brothers feuding over a piece of disputed land in Mindanao. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Screenplay & Story
- Honeylyn Joy Alipio
- Original Score
- Nainita Desai
- Original Title
- Moro
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 2m
- Production Studios
- Center Stage Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Honeylyn Joy Alipio
Nainita Desai
Department Leadership Roster
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Director
Nainita Desai
Original Music Composer
Honeylyn Joy Alipio
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Moro.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Moro about?
From the music of UK composer Nainita Desai, Filipino filmmaker Brillante Mendoza crafts a story about a widowed mother who tries to reconcile two brothers feuding over a piece of disputed land in Mindanao. This short film is part of the 2x25 Project of Film Fest Gent and the World Soundtrack Awards. The project commissioned 25 composers to compose a short piece of music, after which 25 filmmakers made short films that are the ultimate symbioses of music and cinematography, fitting completely within the DNA of the festival. The result: 25 exceptional films where the music inspired the form, narrative and texture.
Who directed Moro?
Moro was directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza.
Who stars in Moro?
The principal cast of Moro includes Laurice Guillen, Piolo Pascual, Baron Geisler, Christopher de Leon.
When was Moro released and how long is it?
Moro was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Moro?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moro was composed by Nainita Desai.