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Respeto (Respect) is a 2017 Philippine drama independent film starring Filipino hip hop artist Abra, and directed by Alberto "Treb" Monteras II.[2][1] It was co-written by Monteras and screenwriter Njel de Mesa, who drew inspiration from the works of veteran poets such as Vim Nadera and National Artists Bienvenido Lumbera and Virgilio Almario.[3]

Respeto
Theatrical release poster
English	Respect
Directed by	Treb Monteras
Written by	Treb Monteras Njel de Mesa[1]
Produced by	Monster Jimenez[1]
Starring	Abra Dido de la Paz Loonie Chai Fonacier Ybes Bagadiong Brian Arda Thea Yrastorza Kate Alejandrino Nor Domingo
Cinematography	Ike Avellana[1]
Edited by	Lawrence S. Ang[1]
Music by	Jay Durias[1]
Release date	August 4, 2017 (2017-08-04) (Cinemalaya)
Running time	80 minutes[1]
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

The final film features a guest cameo appearance by poet Vim Nadera. Aside from Abra and de la Paz, the film co-stars Chai Fonacier, Ybes Bagadiong, Brian Arda, Thea Yrastorza, Kate Alejandrino, Nor Domingo and Filipino rapper Loonie.[4]

Plot

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Cast

Reception

It has received critical acclaim for its powerful use of the Filipino poetry in the form of Pinoy hip hop rap battles and Balagtasan poetry,[5][6] the performance of veteran theater actor Dido de la Paz,[7] and what film critic Philbert Dy calls its "rather powerful examination of a generational relationship with government-backed violence."[7]

Awards and nominations

The film won the awards for best feature-length film, Best Supporting Actor (Dido de la Paz), Best Editing, Best Cinematography, and Best Sound at the 2017 Cinemalaya Film Festival.[8][9]

See also

• Pinoy hip hop
• Abra (rapper)
• Balagtasan
• Kiko Boksingero

References

External links

• Official website
• Respeto at IMDb

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