The Woman in the Septic Tank

The Woman in the Septic Tank
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byMarlon N. Rivera
Screenplay byChris Martinez
Produced by
  • Chris Martinez
  • Marlon Rivera
  • Josabeth Alonso
  • John Victor Tence
Starring
CinematographyLarry Manda
Edited byIke Veneracion
Music byVincent A. de Jesus
Production
companies
  • Cinemalaya
  • Martinez Rivera Films
  • Quantum Films Production
  • Straight Shooters Media, Inc.
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release date
  • July 15, 2011 (2011-07-15)
Running time
87 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office₱38.4 million[1]

The Woman in the Septic Tank (Filipino: Ang babae sa septic tank) is a 2011 Filipino comedy film directed by Marlon Rivera, written by Chris Martinez, and starring JM De Guzman, Kean Cipriano, Cai Cortez and Eugene Domingo.[2][3] The film follows three aspiring filmmakers who set out to make a film for the sole purpose of receiving international recognition and awards.

The Woman in the Septic Tank was submitted as the Philippines' official entry for the 2011 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film, and was an entry for the 2011 Cinemalaya Festival.[4] It was produced by Martinez-Rivera Films and Quantum Films. The film was released on August 3, 2011, by Star Cinema and grossed 38.4 million pesos and was the highest grossing Filipino independent film at the time until it was surpassed in 2015 by That Thing Called Tadhana.[5]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference gross was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Eugene Domingo says her hardships for Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank are all worth it accessed on July 20, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  3. ^ Eugene Domingo says she can now marry and retire after showing of Ang Babae sa Septic Tank accessed on July 06, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  4. ^ Ang Babae sa Septic Tank tops Cinemalaya 2011; Eugene Domingo wins Best Actress accessed on July 25, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  5. ^ Ang Babae sa Septic Tank Showing Nationwide on August 3, 2011