Dustin Celestino’s ‘A.ni.mál’ may fall in line with his previous Cinemalaya entries’ direct tappings into the modern political zeitgeist, but it sets itself apart through its commitment to pure comedy for comedy’s sake, consistently reaching for the lowest-brow jokes and payoffs that work remarkably well throughout its triptych structure.

When the truth is put in the foreground, we have no choice but to reflect. From ‘General Admission’ to ‘Ang Duyan ng Magiting,’ ‘Habang Nilalamon ng Hydra ang Kasaysayan’ introduces to us a new age of Dustin Celestino films.