Ang Lihim ni Lea (lit. 'Lea's Secret') is a Philippine animated fantasy drama short film directed by Rico Gutierrez. Based on the 2007 children's book of the same name by Augie Rivera, the film's plot tackles child sexual abuse through the eyes of a young girl with her own "superpowers".[1]
| Lea's Secret | |
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 Release poster | |
| Directed by | Rico Gutierrez |
| Screenplay by | Augie Rivera |
| Based on | Ang Lihim ni Lea by Augie Rivera |
| Produced by | Rico Gutierrez |
| Starring |
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| Narrated by | Eugene Domingo |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino English |
The film features ensemble casts including Princess Shanel Cuvinar, Eugene Domingo, Alessandra De Rossi, Stella Cañete, Candy Pangilinan, and Geraldine Villamil.
Plot
editThe film revolves Lea, a young girl who moves into a new condominium with her father. Lea later discovers her own powers that she can go through walls and doors, and she marvels at her adventures to cope with sexual abuse done by her father. She is excited to try out her powers at school, but only to later realize that her powers are not what they seem.[1]
Awards
edit| Award | Category | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| American Golden Picture International Film Festival | Best Animated Short Film | [2] |
| Buenos Aires International Film Festival | Best Short Film Animation | |
| Cannes International Independent Film Festival | Grand Prize Animation (Silk Road Award) | |
| Europe Film Festival | Best Creative | |
| Independent Shorts Awards | Best Children Short Film | |
| Indie Short Fest | ||
| New York International Film Awards | Grand Jury Award | |
| Best Original Story | ||
| Best Animation | ||
| Oniros Film Festival | Best Original Story | |
| Best Main Theme | ||
| Top Shorts Film Festival | Best Director (Honorable Mention) | |
| Best Animation |
References
edit- ^ a b "Animated short 'Ang Lihim ni Lea' tells a difficult but important story". RAPPLER. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 29, 2024.
- ^ "Unlocking the Secrets behind "Ang Lihim ni Lea"". SOJannelleTV. April 26, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2024.