'Kono Basho' Screening and Talkback

The Ateneo Art Gallery presents a screening and talkback of Kono Basho by Jaime Pacena II on March 12 (Thursday), 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Ben Chan ArtSuite, 2F Ateneo Art Gallery, Soledad V Pangilinan Arts Wing, Areté, Ateneo de Manila University.  

This program is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

In Jaime Pacena II’s Kono Basho, two estranged half-sisters reunite at their father’s funeral. They mend their differences, find solace in shared grief, and become instrumental in the city’s ongoing recovery.    

Featured in the Cinemalaya 2024, the film was recognized for Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Production Design, and Best Actress. The film received 10 nominations from Gawad Urian, winning Best Actress for Arisa Nakano and Best Cinematography. Kono Basho was also cited as Best First Feature at the 35th Young Critics Circle (YCC) Annual Citations for Achievement in Filmmaking.    

This event commemorates the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.   

This public program is part of the Ateneo Art Gallery's Moving Image Program, a presentation of film and video works. 

For inquiries, email aag@ateneo.edu.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

Jaime Pacena II is a versatile creative, active in the fields of visual arts, film, and education. His visual works have been exhibited in the Philippines and abroad. He founded the Bliss Market Laboratory (BMLab), a space that fosters cultural exchange between multimedia artists and students. He teaches at Asia Pacific College and is a curator for CANVAS.PH and Marahuyo Art Projects. He is a participant in the Rikuzentakata Artist Residency Program in Japan. His directorial works also include music videos.