“The film is a powerful memorial to the depth and breadth of the injustices inflicted on the body politic by a corrupt and crony-infested regime. And a testament that gives voice to the often voiceless. But it is also a needed reminder that Philippine democracy is still on shaky grounds.”
- Luis H. Francia
“11,103 challenges the Manila-centric narrative of Martial Law that limits it to myth and demonstrates that many of the state-sponsored brutalities remain to be unearthed.”
- Jason Tan Liwag
“The documentary takes a wide-reaching approach, considering the experience of various sectors, including doctors, Muslims, members of the church, and more, hailing from different corners of the Philippines. The diverse storytelling methods employed, combining traditional sit-down interviews, intricate scene illustrations, and actual visits to the locations where the memorable events unfolded are commendable. The seamless narrative transitions from the filing of then-President candidate Bongbong Marcos’s certificate of candidacy, the campaign, the victory, and the inauguration are also well-crafted. In terms of being a record and reckoning, this documentary is more comprehensive than most.”
- Andrea Ann Trinidad, John Bengan, Skilty Labastilla
“11,103 lets us see the humanity and courage of these ordinary Filipinos, in the context of their early struggles, hardships and up till the present. Now we must all face the nightmare of history repeating — 11,103 is a wake-up call.”
- Menchu Aquino Sarmiento
“The harsher truth in 11,103 is there are voices and stories out there that most Filipinos don’t even see or hear from the media devices they consume.”
- Ram delos Santos
“Kind of grateful that there are still films out there reminding us to... never forget. It is as astounding as it is heartbreaking to hear these stories directly from those who actually experienced it.”
- Nico Quejano
“It’s heartening to know that there are people still trying, despite everything. And that a film like this can still be made, that there remain people who will work to let the truth be known in a world increasingly disdainful of anyone who contradicts a comfortable, profitable lie.”
- Philbert Dy
“Yung film na ito bahagi dun sa pagkamulat na yun. Pag napanuod mo yung film, parang kasalanan na para sabihin mo 'Mag move on ka na kasi.'”
- Leni Robredo
“Nagtagumpay ito sa paglalahad at pagtatahi ng iba’t-ibang kuwento ng karahasang pinagdaanan ng napaka raming mamamayang Pilipino sa ilalim ng Batas Militar. Nailahad nito ang mga paghihirap at bangungot na pinagdaanan ng mga naapi mula sa iba’t-ibang sektor ng lipunan at panig ng bansa. Hindi lamang kuwento ng mga nasa sentro kung di pati na rin ng di kadalasang nakikita at naririnig. Matutunghayan at madarama kung paanong naglakas loob ang mga biktima na ibahagi ang kanilang mga dinaanan at sakripisyo hanggang ngayon. ”
- 46th Gawan Urian 2023 Citation
“Their stories are harrowing. Gutsy for the filmmakers to release this type of documentary during these political times.”
