Filipino film ‘Sunshine’ won the prestigious Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation 14plus section at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday, February 22.
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00:00The Filipino film, Sunshine, won the prestigious Crystal Bear for Best Film in the Generation 14 plus section
00:07at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday, February 22.
00:12The sports drama film is directed by Antoinette Hadaone, starring Maris Rakal, Anika Ko, Jenica Garcia, Elijah Canlas, Meryl Soriano, and Cyril Manabat.
00:21The Crystal Bear is awarded for exceptional storytelling about the experiences and perspectives of the youth.
00:26Sunshine tells the story of a young gymnast who discovers she's pregnant during national team tryouts.
00:32The film tackles the complex and taboo subject of young women's reproductive rights in the Philippines.
00:37Sunshine premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival in August 2024 as the only Filipino film in the Centerpiece program.
00:45In January, the film also had its US premiere at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in the World Cinema Now section.