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The Flor Contemplacion Story
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Wikipedia article
'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.
'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
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.
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. On April 5, 1995, Viva Films president Teresita Cruz announced that the studio has officially acquired the film rights to Contemplacion's story, which cost up to 2 million. Screenwriter Ricky Lee pushed himself to finish the film's screenplay by his set deadline of April 15 after the rights were acquired.
Critical response
The film received positive reviews, especially for Aunor's acting.
Theme song
The theme song in the film is "Kahit Konting Awa" composed by Vehnee Saturno and interpreted by Aunor herself.
Accolades
International
Philippines
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 1226
*1996 - 3rd Southeast Asian Film Festival
*1996 - Fukuoka International Film Festival, September 1323, 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 116
References
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