Batch '81


1h 47m 1982

Brief Synopsis

Seven young men undergo extreme hazing to become part of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. While focusing on the fascist and homosexual subtexts of fraternity pledging, the story also metaphorically addresses living conditions in the Philippines under Marco's rule.

Film Details

Also Known As
Alpha, Kappa, Omega Batch '81, Batch 81
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1982
Production Company
Mvp Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

Synopsis

Seven young men undergo extreme hazing to become part of the Alpha Kappa Omega fraternity. While focusing on the fascist and homosexual subtexts of fraternity pledging, the story also metaphorically addresses living conditions in the Philippines under Marco's rule.

Film Details

Also Known As
Alpha, Kappa, Omega Batch '81, Batch 81
Genre
Drama
Foreign
Release Date
1982
Production Company
Mvp Pictures

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 47m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at FILMEX: Los Angeles International Film Exposition (World Survey - Contemporary Cinema) April 13 - May 1, 1983.

Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "Looking Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating Philippine Cinema" July 31 - August 20, 1998.

35mm

color