Bente
Synopsis
A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Chionglo
- Screenplay & Story
- Ricky Lee
- Original Title
- Bente
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Sine Direk, APT Entertainment, Directors Guild of the Philippines
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Chionglo
Ricky Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Chionglo
Director
Ricky Lee
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bente
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bente about?
A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.
Who directed Bente?
Bente was directed by Mel Chionglo.
Who stars in Bente?
The principal cast of Bente includes Richard Gomez, Jinggoy Estrada, Iza Calzado, Snooky Serna, Emilio Garcia.
When was Bente released and how long is it?
Bente was released in 2009 with a total runtime of Unknown.