Katips (2021)
November 27, 2021Release Date
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Cast & Crew.
Jerome Ponce
Greg
OJ Arci
Xander
OJ Arci
Xander
Joshua Bulot
Estong
Nicole Laurel Asensio
Lara
Mon Confiado
Lt. Sales
Vince Tañada
Director
Dexter Doria
Sr. Claire
Base Hernandez
Producer
Pipo Cifra
Composer
Johnrey Rivas
Art
Manuel Abanto
Cinematographer
Adelle Ibarrientos
Alet
Mark Jason Sucgang
Editor
Vean Olmedo
Sussie
Afi Africa
Dedang
Carla Lim
Lally
Orlean Joseph Tan
Visual Effects
Rolando Rubenecia
Production Design
John Joseph Tan
Visual Effects
OJ Bacor
Line Producer
Mark Jason Sugcang
Editor
Domingo Almoete
Production Manager
Christopher Mendoza
Sound Engineer
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Katips, also known as Katips: The Movie, is a 2021 Filipino period musical drama film written and directed by Vincent M. Tañada. Based on Tañada's 2016 stage musical of the same name, it is about a group of student activists from the Katipunan area of Quezon City who struggle to protest the imposition of nationwide martial law in the 1970s. The film stars Jerome Ponce, Vince Tañada, Mon Confiado, Sachzna Laparan and Nicole Laurel Asensio, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Dexter Doria, Lou Veloso, Johnrey Rivas, Adelle Ibarrientos and Joshua Bulot.
Katips was first screened for the press at Gateway Mall in Quezon City on November 27, 2021, then screened for the public on December 3. It was originally intended to be part of the 2021 Metro Manila Film Festival, but it was left out of the final list of entries. It was re-released again in August 3, 2022, to combat the release of Maid in Malacañang. The film received positive reviews from audience and critics. Additionally, the film received 17 FAMAS Award nominations, the most out of any film in 2021, and won seven, including Best Picture, Best Director (Tañada), Best Actor (Tañada) and Best Supporting Actor (Rivas).