Metamorphosis (2019 Philippine film)

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2019 Filipino film

Metamorphosis

Directed by| J.E. Tiglao
Written by| J.E. Tiglao
Boo Dabu
Produced by| J.E. Tiglao
Bella Tiglao
Starring|

* Gold Azeron
* Iana Bernardez
* Yayo Aguila
* Germaine De Leon
* Ricky Davao

Cinematography| Tey Clamor
Edited by| Renard Torres
Music by| Divino Dayacap

Production
company

Cinema One Originals

Distributed by| Creative Programs
Solar Entertainment Corporation

Release date

* 8 November 2019 (2019-11-08) (Cinema One Originals)

Running time

| 98 minutes
Country| Philippines
Language| Tagalog>br>Filipino

Metamorphosis is a 2019 Philippine coming-of-age drama film directed by J.E. Tiglao, starring Gold Azeron, Iana Bernardez, Yayo Aguila, Germaine De Leon and Ricky Davao.

## Cast

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* Gold Azeron as Adam
* Iana Bernardez as Angel
* Yayo Aguila as Elena
* Germaine De Leon as Dr. Abraham
* Ricky Davao as Edgar
* Dylan Ray Talon as Supot
* Bodjie Pascua as Dr. Mortis
* Lui Manansala as Principal
* Sarah Pagcaliwagan as Mrs. Dimasalang

## Release

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The film premiered at the Cinema One Originals Film festival on 8 November 2019.[1]

## Reception

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Jason Tan Liwag of Little White Lies called the film a "landmark of intersex representation in Philippine cinema."[2]

Brian Bromberger of Bay Area Reporter wrote that while the film "can be a bit preachy", it "courageously integrates a faithful understanding embrace of intersex that applies to all queer people." Bromberger also praised Azeron's performance, writing that he is "able to convey both vulnerability and fearlessness."[3]

Julia Allende of PEP.ph wrote that while the film "feels a little bit rushed", it "deals with an otherwise uncomfortable phenomenon in a light-handed and humorous manner, reflecting the mindset of a teenage boy at a crossroads", and "does not shy away from the rude portrayal of sexual awakening, fully embracing its awkwardness and messiness."[1]

Randy Myers of The Mercury News called it a "powerful film that is just a tad too neat in its resolution."[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b Allende, Julia (15 November 2019). "REVIEW: Metamorphosis brings to view sexual awakening of intersex person". PEP.ph. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
2. ^ Liwag, Jason Tan (16 May 2022). "Quiet defiance in JE Tiglao's Metamorphosis". Little White Lies. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
3. ^ Bromberger, Brian (15 June 2021). "Frameline45 : homos, where the heart is". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved 27 December 2022.
4. ^ Myers, Randy (9 June 2021). "Frameline 2021: Here's what to see at huge LGBTQ film fest". The Mercury News. Retrieved 27 December 2022.

## External links

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* Metamorphosis at IMDb
* Metamorphosis at Rotten Tomatoes