Sa Kabila ng Lahat
Sa Kabila ng Lahat (lit. 'In Spite of Everything') is a 1991 Philippine political drama film directed by Lino Brocka. It stars Dina Bonnevie and Tonton Gutierrez. This is the last film made by Brocka before he was killed in a car accident.[1][2][3][4]
Sa Kabila ng Lahat | |
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Directed by | Lino Brocka |
Written by | Roy Iglesias |
Produced by | Vic del Rosario Jr. |
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Cinematography | Clodualdo Austria Jr. |
Edited by | George Jarlego |
Music by | Jaime Fabregas |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Viva Films |
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Country | Philippines |
Language | Filipino |
Synopsis
A famous television commentator's (Bonnevie) work is focused on political issues, particularly corruption in the government. However, because she was having an affair with a politician (Valdez) who was helping further her career, she turned a blind eye to her own evil deeds. But she would not remain unconcerned.
The sad plight of a syndicate moll (Medved) the commitment to the truth of her close friend (Gutierrez), and other events force her to take a look at her own values.
Cast
- Dina Bonnevie as Maria Robles
- Tonton Gutierrez as Mike Serrano
- Nanette Medved as Lala Serrano
- Ronaldo Valdez as Mayor Ventura Velasco
- Mark Gil as Boy Boga
- Celeste Legaspi as Cresencia Velasco
- William Lorenzo as Daniel Fu
- Rey Sagum as Van Turko
- Joonee Gamboa as Primitivo Mundial
- Menggie Cobarrubias as Eugene
Awards
The film was awarded Best Picture and Best Director by the Young Critics Circle and the Philippine Movie Press Club.[5]
See also
References
- "Lino Brocka's pieces that made the society whole". GMA News. October 3, 2007. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
- Hernando, Mario (1993). Lino Brocka: The Artist and His Times. Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas. p. 199-202. ISBN 9789718546161. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Google Books.
- "The Second Circle Citations for Film". National Mid-week. Lagda Publications. 7: 29. 1992. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Google Books.
- "The Illusions of a Cinematic President". Public Policy. University of the Philippines. 2 (4): 110-111. 1998. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Google Books.
- Sampúng Taóng Sine: 1990-1999. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 2002. p. 10. ISBN 9789718140260. Retrieved October 3, 2021 – via Google Books.