The Fatima Buen Story
| The Fatima Buen Story | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mario O'Hara |
| Screenplay by | Frank Rivera |
| Story by |
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| Produced by | Ronald Stephen Monteverde |
| Starring | Kris Aquino |
| Cinematography | Romulo Araojo |
| Edited by | George Jarlego |
| Music by | Nonong Buencamino |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Regal Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The Fatima Buen Story is a 1994 Philippine biographical crime drama film directed by Mario O'Hara. The film stars Kris Aquino as the title role. The film is based on the actual case of Fatima Buen, a woman jailed for illegal recruitment.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
The film is streaming online on YouTube.
Cast
[edit]- Kris Aquino as Fatima Buen
- Charlotte Lugo as Young Fatima
- Zoren Legaspi as Oscar Kintanar
- John Regala as Leslie Baron
- Janice de Belen as Batman
- Gina Pareño as Frank
- Perla Bautista as Corazon
- Leni Santos as Irene
- Shintaro Valdez as Date of Fatima
- Bob Soler as Mr. Dalo Periquet
- Naty Mallares as Lolal Felisa
- Noni Mauricio as Jake
- Carmen Enriquez as Aling Caring
- Dante Balois as Informer
- Brando Legaspi as Date of Fatima
- Josie Galvez as Comadrona
- Nonong de Andres as the Omen
- William Thayer as Mayor
- Judy Teodoro as Recruiter of Japayuki
- Gil Arceo as Warden
- Frank Rivera as Lawyer
- Enrico Salcedo as Lawyer
- Ruben O'Hara as Judge
- Yolly Palma as Asuncion
- Bennette Ignacio as Noel
- John Lester Hogan as Youngest son of Fatima
- Oscar Ramirez as Informer
- Alex Cunanan as Yakuza
Critical response
[edit]Manila Standard opinion writer Ariel Bocobo gave a brief negative review of the film, stating that "[t]he only good part of the movie was the ending. The movie itself was a disaster."[7]
Screenwriter Nestor U. Torre considered the film as among the few local films produced in 1994 that were "relatively choice".[8] In 2002, film columnist Isah V. Red considered the film a classic.[9] In 2006, filmmaker Jose Javier Reyes listed the film at no. 5 in his top 21 films of the past 21 years.[10]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 18th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Film | The Fatima Buen Story | Won | [2][3] |
| Best Director | Mario O'Hara | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Kris Aquino | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor | John Regala | Won | |||
| Zoren Legaspi | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actress | Janice de Belen | Nominated | |||
| Gina Pareño | Nominated | ||||
| Best Screenplay | Frank Rivera | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Romulo Araojo | Won | |||
| Best Editing | George Jarlego | Won | |||
| Best Sound | Joe Climaco | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Benjie de Guzman | Nominated | |||
| Best Music | Nonong Buencamino | Nominated | |||
| 4th YCC Awards | Best Achievement in Cinematography and Visual Design | Romulo Araojo Benjie De Guzman |
Won | [5] | |
| Best Achievement in Film Editing | George Jarlego | Nominated | |||
| Best Achievement in Sound and Aural Orchestration | Nonong Buencamino Joe Climaco |
Nominated | |||
| 43rd FAMAS Awards | Best Actress | Perla Bautista | Nominated | [11] |
References
[edit]- ^ Cruz, Oggs (July 21, 2018). "Kris Crossing Borders". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Tempo Desk (November 15, 2018). "O'Hara classic revisited". Tempo. Retrieved August 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Sloan, Jane (March 26, 2007). Reel Women. Scarecrow Press. p. 168. ISBN 9781461670827. Retrieved August 22, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ Cowie, Peter (1995). Variety International Film Guide 1996. Taylor & Francis Group. p. 273. ISBN 9780240802534. Retrieved August 22, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b Sampung Taong Sine: 1990-1999. National Commission for Culture and the Arts. 2002. p. 21. ISBN 9789718140260. Retrieved August 22, 2020 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Index to Philippine Periodicals". 34 (3). University of the Philippines Library. 1995: 66. Retrieved August 22, 2020 – via Google Books.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ Bocobo, Ariel (July 30, 1994). "Baby Arenas's political plans". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 11. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Torre, Nestor U. (June 25, 2005). "Fewer but better films". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. A2-4. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Red, Isah V. (August 26, 2002). "Regal's real star is Mother Lily". Manila Standard. Kamahalan Publishing Corp. p. 20. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Inquirer Entertainment Staff (December 9, 2006). "Top 21 movies of the past 21 years". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. O1. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Santos, Milet (June 10, 2000). "Show biz has been good to Perla Bautista". Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer, Inc. p. C5. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
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