MANILA, Philippines — The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will reopen its doors this November, after more than a year of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Its reopening would come with the screening of the documentary film “A Thousand Cuts” by director Ramona Diaz about veteran journalist Maria Ressa, in celebration of her winning the Nobel prize.
The free showing of A Thousand Cuts will be on Friday, November 5, at 7 p.m. at the CCP’s main theater Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo.
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“There will also be a talkback with the film director and guest reactors,” said the CCP, adding that A Thousand Cuts is part of a series of special screenings titled “WAGI! Celebration of Filipino Excellence.”
The series of special screenings will also feature “Team Filipinas” about Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz, and “On the Job: The Missing 8” starring actor John Arcilla, who bagged the Volpi Cup for Best Actor award in the recent Venice Film Festival for his portrayal of the character “Sisoy Sales,” a corrupt journalist, in the celebrated Erik Matti film.
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Team Filipinas will be screened on November 26 at 7:00 p.m. while On the Job: The Missing 8 will be shown on December 9, at 7:00 p.m. – both at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo.
Only those fully vaccinated will be allowed inside the theaters, the CCP said, while individuals above 65 years old and below 17 years old will not be allowed inside the theater.
Guests will also be barred from socializing in the CPP’s lobby as they will be immediately directed to their seats upon arrival.
For further details on the guidelines, please check the CCP New Normal Protocol in Audience Accommodation.
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