In recent years, local cinema has made great strides in portraying the colorful lives of the LGBTQ+ community, from heart-wrenching classics like Markova: Comfort Gay and Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros to more contemporary flicks like Bwakaw and Star Cinema’s In My Life.įrom relatable romances to dramas filled with social commentary, we round up 10 recently released Filipino films that challenge societal norms and push the boundaries in how we see love and our fellow human beings. And so when real life falls short, we often turn to cinema for stories that bravely explore and delve into the LGBTQ+ experience. (SPOT.ph) Let’s face it: The Philippines still has a long way to go when it comes to LGBTQ+ rights or even basic respect and understanding.
