Maratabat: Pride and Honor is a 2014 Filipino crime drama film written and directed by Arlyn dela Cruz in her feature directorial debut. About a feud between two Muslim clans in Mindanao and the aftermath of the massacre of journalists, the film stars Ping Medina and Julio Diaz as the two leaders of the clans, alongside Elizabeth Oropesa, Kristoffer King, Richard Quan and Chanel La Torre.
| Maratabat: Pride and Honor | |
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| Directed by | Arlyn dela Cruz |
| Written by | Arlyn dela Cruz |
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| Cinematography | Rommel Sales |
| Edited by | Carlo Manatad |
| Music by | Teresa Barrozo |
Production company | Blank Pages Production |
| Distributed by | Blank Pages Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Cast
edit- Ping Medina as Ronwaldo Mahardika
- Julio Diaz as Governor Salvador Abubakar
- Elizabeth Oropesa as Bai Esperanza[1]
- Kristoffer King
- Richard Quan
- Chanel La Torre as Stella[2][1]
- Shyr Valdez
- Alvin Fortuna
- Carlo Cruz
- Leon Miguel as Fredo
- Joel Saracho
- Amante Pulido
- Bobby Tamayo
- Zyrus Imperial
- Alexander Josello Ascano V
- Aileen Intia
- Janzhed Lerr Negrite
- Marco Salvador
- Ace Vidal
- Persida V. Rueda-Acosta
Production
editArlyn dela Cruz, a journalist by profession, marked her feature directorial debut with Maratabat, which she partially based on the Maguindanao massacre in 2009.[2]
Though actor Ping Medina was initially offered the role of the antagonist (later given to Kristoffer King), dela Cruz instead offered him the lead role of Ronwaldo Mahardika upon speaking to him, with the actor stating that "[t]his was the first time I've been scared shitless to play a role."[3] The role of Ronwaldo was previously offered to Derek Ramsay, who had to decline early on due to scheduling conflicts.[1] The role of Stella was also previously offered to Kris Aquino, who expressed support for the film but had to also decline due to her busy schedule.[1]
Lawyer Persida Acosta, chief of the Public Attorney's Office, appears in a cameo role in the film for free, stating that she did it as "part of my public service and advocacy".[4]
Release
editThe film was first released in a few local theaters on December 17, 2014, as a "New Wave" entry to the 40th Metro Manila Film Festival.[5]
Accolades
edit| Group | Category | Name | Result |
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| Metro Manila Film Festival | New Wave Best Supporting Actor | Kristoffer King | Won |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Indie Movie of the Year | Maratabat: Pride and Honor[6] | Nominated |
| Indie Movie Director of the Year | Arlyn dela Cruz[6] | Nominated | |
| Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year | Arlyn dela Cruz[7] | Won | |
| Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year | Rommel Sales[6] | Nominated | |
| Indie Movie Editor of the Year | Carlo Francisco Manatad[6] | Nominated | |
| Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year | Gerardo Calagui[6] | Nominated | |
| Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year | Teresa Barrozo[6] | Nominated | |
| Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year | Wildsound[6] | Nominated | |
| The People's Film Festival | Best International Film | Maratabat: Pride and Honor[8] | Won |
| IndieFEST Film Awards | Award of Merit | Maratabat: Pride and Honor[9] | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Llanera, Melba R. (July 7, 2014). "Maratabat director Arlyn dela Cruz: "Ang laki ng utang na loob ko kay Kris Aquino..."". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Asis, Salve V. (December 17, 2014). "Role na tinanggihan ni Kris, bold star pala ang sumalo!". Pilipino Star Ngayon (in Filipino). Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ^ Abunda, Boy (January 17, 2015). "The other Medina". Philstar.com. Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Llanes, Rommel R. (December 21, 2014). "PAO Chief Atty. Persida Acosta makes cameo appearance in 2014 MMFF New Wave entry Maratabat". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal Inc. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Audience-friendly New Wave films". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. December 15, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
The entries will be shown from Dec. 17 to 24 at Glorietta 4 and SM Megamall cinemas.
- ^ a b c d e f g Jimenez, Joyce (February 24, 2015). "Check out the nominees of the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ "Piolo, John Lloyd win best actor at Star Awards for Movies 2015". Philstar.com. Manila, Philippines: Philstar Global Corp. March 9, 2015. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ AJH (June 7, 2016). "Arlyn dela Cruz's 'Maratabat' wins best int'l film award". Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ San Diego Jr., Bayani (August 17, 2016). "'Maratabat' wins in US indie festival". Inquirer Entertainment. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved June 6, 2024.