Манила в объятиях ночи (1975)

"Manila in the Claws of Light" (1975) is a drama and detective film set in the Philippines. The film follows the story of Julio, a young provincial who moves to Manila with his girlfriend Ligaya, hoping to make a better life for himself. However, when Ligaya disappears, Julio is forced to navigate the seedy underbelly of Manila's criminal underworld, searching for any sign of her. The film is directed by Lino Brocka, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest Filipino films of all time. The film portrays a gritty, realistic portrait of Manila, grappling with issues of poverty, corruption, and social inequality. The cinematography is dark and brooding, lending a sense of desperation and unease to the film. The film's cast includes Illya Kuryakin as Julio, Bembol Roco as Atong, Lu Salvador Jr. as Pol, Junie Gamboa as Movee, Pio de Castro III as Toto, Danilo Posadas as Boy/Inggo, Joe Jardi as Pilo, Spanky Manikan as Pancho, Edipolo Erosido as Dado, and Pancho Pelagio as the Judge. The performances are raw and emotive, capturing the struggle and hardship of life in Manila. Overall, "Manila in the Claws of Light" is a powerful and thought-provoking film, exploring complex themes and issues that are still relevant today.