Watch rom-coms, coming-of-age movies for free this February
Diverse coming-of-age and rom-com films, which highlight the different facets of relationships in contemporary society, will be screened online for free all Wednesdays of February.
It is headlined by “Submarine” (2010), a rom-com drama directed by filmmaker and British actor Richard Ayoade. Based on the novel by Welsh writer Joe Dunthorne, it follows a teenager named Oliver, who woos his crush Jordana. He finds himself in a mission to hold his family together after his mom’s ex-boyfriend moves in next door. It will be shown on Feb. 9.
The critically acclaimed animated romantic fantasy “Kimi no Na wa (Your Name)” (2016) explores the magical connection between Tokyo-based Taki Tachibana and countryside girl Mitsuha Miyamizu. The film is directed by Japanese animator, filmmaker, author and manga artist Makoto Shinkai. It will be shown on Feb. 16.
“Chungking Express” (1994), on Feb. 23, is a Cantonese romance crime film by Hong Kong director, screenwriter and producer Wong Kar-wai. It introduces Taiwan-raised cop He Qiwu who meets a drug smuggler and the distraught Cop 663, who turns his attention to an ethereal yet quirky café waitress.
Museum of Contemporary Art and Design (MCAD) of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde selected these full-length movies to focus on the reality, the push and pull of pressures and expectations, and the essence of connection in the modern landscape.
The free online screenings will be held on Zoom at noon on the scheduled dates.
Register at bit.ly/MCADFebScrn2022; email mcad@ benilde.edu.ph.