THE MISSING (Carl Joseph E. Papa 2023)

A young man's struggle to work though childhood sexual abuse presented in animation, mixing rotoscoping for the present time and a simpler, naive animated style for childhoood memories. The film, which shows the influence of Gregg Araki's MYSTERIOUS SKIN and Richard Linklater's WAKING LIFE, was the Philippines' best international feaature Oscar entry.

The Missing/Iti Mapukpukaw, 90 mins., debuted the Philippines (Cinemalaya) Aug. 5, 2023; also shown at Rotterdam, Palm Springs, Jeonju, Netherlands. It was screened for this review as part of the 2024 NYAFF (Jul. 12-28).

SCHEDULE:
Sunday July 21, 4:00pm
Film at Lincoln Center