Hustisya
| Hustisya | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
| Written by | Ricky Lee |
| Produced by | Harlene Bautista |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Nap Jamir |
| Edited by | Vanessa de Leon |
| Music by | Emerzon Texon |
Production company | Likhang Silangan Entertainment |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Hustisya (English: Justice) is a 2014 Filipino political thriller-drama film starring Nora Aunor.[1] The film is about a woman working for a human trafficking agency. The film was written by Ricky Lee and directed by Joel Lamangan
The film is one of the official entries to the Directors Showcase of the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.[2] The film had its international premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, under the Contemporary World Cinema selection.[3]
Plot
[edit] | This article needs a plot summary. (April 2021) |
Cast
[edit]- Nora Aunor as Virginia Cabahug / Biring
- Rocco Nacino as Atty. Gerald
- Rosanna Roces as Divina
- Sunshine Dizon
- Romnick Sarmenta
- Chynna Ortaleza as Kristal
- Gardo Versoza as Gardo
- Sue Prado
- Jeric Gonzales as Michael
- Chanel Latorre
Release
[edit]The film was exhibited at the following festivals:
- 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
- 2014 Toronto International Film Festival
- 30th Warsaw International Film Festival (Competition), Poland October 10–19, 2014
- 36th Festival des 3 Continents, Nantes France, (Competition) November 25 - December 2, 2014[4]
- 13th Pune International Film Festival (Competition), India, January 8–15, 2015
Reception
[edit]The film received mixed reviews from critics, praising the performance of Nora Aunor while criticizing the plot.[5][6][7][8][9] The Hollywood Reporter praised Aunor's performance: "The film's first 15 minutes is Aunor's masterclass of nuanced acting."[10]
Awards and recognition
[edit]International
[edit]| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Asia Pacific Screen Awards | Best Performance by an Actress | Nora Aunor[11] | Nominated |
Philippines
[edit]| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (Director's Showcase) |
Best Actress | Nora Aunor[12] | Won |
| NETPAC Award | Won | |||
| Audience Choice | Won | |||
| Best Film | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 17th Gawad Pasado | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won |
| Best Story | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Vanessa de Leon | Won | ||
| Best Picture | Nominated | |||
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Rocco Nacino | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Rocco Nacino | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Rossana Roces | Nominated | ||
| 63rd FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Rocco Nacino | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Romnick Sarmenta | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Rossana Roces | Nominated | ||
| Best Story | Ricky Lee | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Vanessa de Leon | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Nap Jamir II | Nominated | ||
| Best Production Design | Edgar Martin Littaua | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Lamberto Casas Jr. | Nominated | ||
| Best Musical Score | Emerzon Texon | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sunshine Dizon lauds Nora Aunor's influence on her". Retrieved 2014-07-23.
- ^ "Nora Aunor topbills "Hustisya" 10th Cinemalaya entry". Retrieved 2014-07-23.
- ^ "TIFF 2014 Adds 'The Cobbler,' 'Madame Bovary,' 'Sils Maria,' 'The Forger' And Many More". Archived from the original on 2014-08-15. Retrieved 2014-08-12.
- ^ "HUSTISYA Review". Retrieved 2014-11-06.
- ^ "SWEET YET FLAWED JUSTICE". Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ "HUSTISYA (or the lack of it)". Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ "Nora's at her best in very bad character". Archived from the original on 2014-08-13. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ "CINEMALAYA 2014: HUSTISYA". Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ "CINEMALAYA 2014 REVIEW: Nora Aunor displays perfect restraint in Hustisya". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2014-08-07.
- ^ 'Justice' (Hustisya) - film review December 2, 2014. "'Justice' (Hustisya) - film review December 2, 2014". Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Nora Aunor gets Best Actress nod at 8th Asia Pacific Screen Awards". Retrieved 2014-10-29.
- ^ News about Aunor's win at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
- "Nora Aunor wins best actress, leads Cinemalaya X winners". Archived from the original on 2014-08-12. Retrieved 2014-08-11.