[Only IN Hollywood] Restored ‘Bona’ draws raves as biggest Filipino delegation gathers at Cannes

CANNES, France – “It’s a very powerful film. The lead, Nora (Aunor), is incredible in it,” writer-director Sean Baker said after watching the restored version of the late Lino Brocka’s Bona as a Cannes Classic here at the Cannes Film Festival.

“So, I’m really happy that Bona will be getting a new life because it really deserves an audience,” added Sean, who himself has an entry in the main competition, Anora. More about this winning comedy, which received a long standing ovation, in a coming column.