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
| 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 |
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
editThis 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
editThe 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
editThe 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
editInternational
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.