The Flor Contemplacion Story
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 DVD Cover of The Flor Contemplacion Story | |
| Directed by | Joel Lamangan |
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| Produced by | Vic del Rosario, Jr. |
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| Cinematography | Romeo Vitug |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | Vehnee Saturno |
Production company | VIVA Films |
| Distributed by | VIVA Films |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The Flor Contemplacion Story is a 1995 drama film directed by Joel C. Lamangan and produced by Vic del Rosario Jr. for Viva Films about the story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid. The story was chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.[1]
The Flor Contemplacion Story was screened and exhibited in different film festivals around the world. The film won the Princess Pataten Statue for best actress for its lead star, Nora Aunor and the film won the Golden Pyramid Award at the 1995 Cairo International Film Festival.
Plot[]
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Just like many impoverished people, Flor (Aunor) thought that by working abroad she could give her family a better life even though it means sacrificing her own happiness. She decided to work as a domestic helper in Singapore thinking that this could be the answer to her problems. Unlike many other servants, Flor was well-treated by her employers.
However, in 1995, she was arrested and was charged of killing her fellow filipina, Delia Maga and the little boy that she was caring for. After a hasty trial, the Singapore government finds Flor guilty and sentences her to death by hanging. Her predicament brings an outpouring of sympathy from Filipinos, who refuse to believe her guilt. There was also a national appeal for clemency and a re-investigation to be done. Even the office of the President appealed to the Singaporean Government. However, the Singapore Government remained steadfast with their decision.
Flor was executed in March 1995.[2]
Cast[]
- Nora Aunor as Flor Contemplacion
- Julio Diaz as Efren Contemplacion
- Jacklyn Jose as Neneng
- Ian De Leon as Xandrex Contemplacion
- Vina Morales as Russel Contemplacion
- Jon-Jon Contemplacion as Himself
- Joel Contemplacion as Himself
- Tony Mabesa as Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto Romulo
- Ali Sotto as Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Alicia Ramos
- Rita Avila as Evangeline Parale/Virginia Parumog
- Amy Austria as Delia Maga
- Charito Solis as Lydia Montilla
- Gloria Sevilla as Flor's mother
- Caridad Sanchez as Flor's mother-in-law
- Ronaldo Valdez as Atty. Romeo Capulong
- Ara Mina as Evelyn Contemplacion
- Anthony Cortez as Allan
- Bennette Ignacio as Nicholas Huang
- Bob Soler as Mayor Vicente Amante
- Jim Pebanco as Poe Gratela
Production[]
Over a week after Flor Contemplacion's execution on March 17, 1995, Viva Films was already negotiating with Romeo Capulong, the lawyer representing Contemplacion's family, for the film rights to her story, with Nora Aunor cast to portray Contemplacion in the anticipated film.[3] On April 5, 1995, Viva Films president announced that the studio has officially acquired the film rights to Contemplacion's story, which cost up to ₱2 million.[4] Screenwriter Ricky Lee pushed himself to finish the film's screenplay by his set deadline of April 15 after the rights were acquired.[4]
Critical response[]
The film received positive reviews, especially for Aunor's acting.[5][6]
Theme song[]
The theme song in the film is "Kahit Konting Awa" composed by Vehnee Saturno and interpreted by Aunor herself.
Accolades[]
International[]
| Year | Group | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 1995 | Cairo International Film Festival | Princess Pataten Statue for Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won |
| Golden Pyramid | Joel Lamangan | Won |
Philippines[]
| Year | Award-giving body | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 1996 | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards (FAMAS) | Circle of Excellence | Nora Aunor | Won |
| Best Musical Score | Vehnee Saturno | Won | ||
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan | Nominated | ||
| Best Picture | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jacklyn Jose | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay |
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Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Ramon Reyes | Nominated | ||
| Best Movie Theme Song | "Kahit Konting Awa" by Vehnee Saturno | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Awards (Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jacklyn Jose | Won | ||
| Best Picture | Nominated | |||
| Best in Cinematography | Romeo Vitug | Nominated | ||
| Best Music | Vehnee Saturno | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound | Ramon Reyes | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Rita Avila | Nominated | ||
| Luna Award (Film Academy of the Philippines) | Best Picture | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | ||
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan | Won | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Won | ||
| Best Sound | Ramon Reyes | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jacklyn Jose | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Song | "Kahit Konting Awa" by Vehnee Saturno | Nominated | ||
| Star Awards for Movies (Philippine Movie Press Club) | Best Actress | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Director | Joel Lamangan | Won | ||
| Best Picture | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Jacklyn Jose | Won | ||
| Best Movie Theme Song | "Kahit Konting Awa" by Vehnee Saturno | Won | ||
| Best Musical Score | Vehnee Saturno | Won | ||
| Young Critics Circle | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Nora Aunor | Won | |
| Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Romeo Vitug (director of photography) Manny Morfe (production designer) |
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| Best Film | Nominated | |||
| Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Jacklyn Jose | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Ricky Lee | Nominated |
List of Film Festival Competed or Exhibited[]
- 1995 - Toronto International Film Festival
- 1995 - Competition Film, 19th Cairo International Film Festival
- Winner, Golden Pyramid Award (Best Picture)
- Princess Pataten Statue Best Actress, Nora Aunor
- 1996 - Human Rights Watch International Film Festival New York, June 13
- 1996 - Pan Asian Film and Video Festival, April 12–26
- 1996 - 3rd Southeast Asian Film Festival
- 1996 - Fukuoka International Film Festival, September 13–23, Feature Film: Philippine Films Collection,
- 1996 - Hawaii International Film Festival, November
- 1996 - Pusan International Film Festival, Korea
- 1996 - Dublin Film Festival, Ireland
- 2003 - Philippine Film Festival Fukuoka City, Japan, November 1–16
References[]
- ^ "Nora Aunor Filmography". Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ^ "The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2013-01-24.
- ^ Japitana, Norma (March 27, 1995). "Nora plays Flor in Viva Movie". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 20. Retrieved December 29, 2021.
- ^ a b Red, Isah Vasquez (April 9, 1995). "Golf body-budies". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. A4. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "Flor Contemplacion Story, The". Retrieved May 4, 2013.
- ^ "Flor Contemplacion Story, movie review". Retrieved May 4, 2013.
External links[]
- 1995 films
- Filipino-language films
- Philippine films
- Tagalog-language films
- Philippine biographical films