SA LIKOD NG TSAPA PASOK SA 24TH DHAKA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Ni Rommel Gonzales

Ang pelikulang Sa Likod Ng Tsapa (Beneath the Badge) ay opisyal na napili para sa 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF).

Ang pelikula ay makikipagtunggali sa Women in Cinema section ng nabanggit na film festival kung saan nakasentro sa mga babaeng filmmakers mula sa iba’t-ibang panig ng mundo.

Gaganapin mula January 10 hanggang 18 sa Dhaka sa Bangladesh, ang 24th Dhaka International Film Festival ay bubuuin ng mga pelikula mula sa mahigit dalawampung bansa at magpupugay sa mga natatanging kuwento at tagumpay ng mga kababaihan sa larangan ng sining ng paggawa ng pelikula.

Ang “Sa Likod Ng Tsapa: The Colonel Hansel Marantan Story” ay sinulat, dinirehe at produced by Ms. Editha “Ging” Caduaya sa pamamagitan ng kanyang Pop Movie House Newsline Philippine Corporation, a Davao-based news site.

Si Colonel Marantan ay dating pinuno ng Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG/NCR).

It is a docu-drama based on the life of Police Colonel Hansel M. Marantan. Col. Marantan is a bemedalled Philippine National Police officer known for his service and sacrifices.

The film brings to life his untold story of betrayal, injustice, and redemption, offering a raw look into the unseen battles and moral dilemmas faced by law enforcers behind the badge.

In dramatizing Col. Marantan’s journey, the movie also reflects broader themes in Philippine politics and the internal struggles within the police force, showcasing the personal sacrifices of those who risk their lives in the line of duty.

“Sa Likod Ng Tsapa” tells Col. Marantan’s gripping story without restriction.

Sa Likod Ng Tsapa marks a milestone as the first Davao-produced film to spotlight the journey of an Ilocano-born police officer whose career spanned from Northern Luzon to Mindanao.

The regional nature of the production is a point of pride for the team.

Madam Ging says, “Col. Marantan’s life is a story of resilience and truth, and we’re honored to share it with the entire country.”

And now the whole world.