Siphayo
| Siphayo | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| English | Dismay |
| Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
| Screenplay by | Eric Ramos |
| Story by |
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| Produced by | Baby F. Go |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Rain Yamson |
| Edited by | Vanessa de Leon |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
Production company | BG Productions International[1] |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[2] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Siphayo (English: Dismay) is a 2016 Philippine erotic thriller independent film directed by Joel Lamangan, and starring Luis Alandy, Joem Bascon, and Nathalie Hart.
Cast
[edit]- Luis Alandy as Conrado[2]
- Joem Bascon as Rolando[2]
- Nathalie Hart as Alice[2]
- Allan Paule as Dante[2]
- Maria Isabel Lopez as Fely[2]
- Elora Españo as Sol[2]
Production
[edit]Pre-production
[edit]According to director Joel Lamangan, Nathalie Hart was initially hesitant for the lead role when told that she is required to do full-frontal nudity for the film, but said that "she did not have second thoughts doing it (...) It was a project she simply could not pass up."[1]
Hart had to be on a diet and workout in preparation for the role.[3] She claimed that her recent breast enlargement surgery was crucial for the film.[4][5]
Filming
[edit]During principal photography, Hart said that the first scenes they had to film were those that required her to do nudity, particularly a shower scene where her bare back is revealed. The following day, after filming a sex scene with co-star Luis Alandy, she said she "went in the bathroom and cried", and almost prompted to abandon the project as she felt she was doing pornography. Lamangan then reassured her that he is a "proper director" and he does not do porn. But despite being distraught having to do the scenes, Hart chose to remain involved in the project.[6][7][8]
Joem Bascon confirmed in a separate interview that Hart performed her nude scenes genuinely and without the use of nipple tapes.[9]
Filming concluded in early April 2016.[10]
Release
[edit]Siphayo is produced by producer Baby Go's production company BG Productions International.[1] Although the film's original release date was on 5 October 2016, it was pushed the following day; a red carpet premiere was held at SM Megamall on 3 October.[5]
The film premiered in the 2016 International Film Festival Manhattan in New York City on 22 October.[11]
Accolades
[edit]| Awards | |||||
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| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Outcome | Source |
| 2016 | International Film Festival Manhattan: Film Festival Director Award | Best Actress | Nathalie Hart | Won | [12][13] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Martinez-Belen, Crispina (3 October 2016). "Nathalie goes daring in Siphayo". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Intl Film Festival Manhattan Siphayo Screening #IFFMNYC2016". Eventbrite. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
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- ^ Nicasio, Nonie (February 9, 2016). "Nathalie Hart on her launching movie Siphayo: 'There's gonna be nude scenes.'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Santiago, Ervin S. (October 6, 2016). "Nathalie Hart umaming nagpalaki ng boobs". Inquirer.net. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ a b "Nathalie Hart says about double breast exposure: I think men would like it". Philippine Entertainment Portal. 4 October 2016. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016.
- ^ Bukas, Leo (5 October 2016). "xclusive: Nathalie Hart reacts to 'close to porn' feel of launching film Siphayo". PUSH.com.ph. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Bukas, Leo (5 October 2016). "Exclusive: Nathalie Hart reacts to 'close to porn' feel of launching film Siphayo". PUSH.com.ph. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
- ^ Nicasio, Nonie (September 21, 2016). "Nathalie Hart almost backed out of Siphayo because of frontal nudity". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 8 October 2016.
- ^ Dimaculangan, Jocelyn (October 3, 2016). "Nathalie Hart shot topless scene without nipple tape: 'Everything is shown!'". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on October 7, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Nathalie Heart dares to bare in indie film". The Manila Times. April 8, 2016. Archived from the original on October 9, 2016. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
- ^ Calderon, Ricky (5 October 2016). "Nathalie Hart Displays Derring-do in Launching Flick". Star Circuit. The Freeman. Archived from the original on 11 October 2016.
- ^ "List of Winners". International Film Festival Manhattan. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
- ^ "Nathalie Hart Named Best Actress for 'Siphayo' at New York Fest". InterAksyon. 21 October 2016. Archived from the original on 29 October 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2016.
External links
[edit]- Siphayo at IMDb
- Official Trailer on YouTube