Maratabat: Pride and Honor

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Maratabat: Pride and Honor
Directed byArlyn dela Cruz
Written byArlyn dela Cruz
Produced by
  • Arlan Bernal
  • Sylvia Calderon
  • Crystalyn Lagman
Starring
CinematographyRommel Sales
Edited byCarlo Manatad
Music byTeresa Barrozo
Production
company
Blank Pages Production
Distributed byBlank Pages Production
Release date
  • December 17, 2014 (2014-12-17)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language Filipino

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.

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Cast

Production

Arlyn 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

The 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

GroupCategoryNameResult
Metro Manila Film Festival New Wave Best Supporting ActorKristoffer KingWon
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Indie Movie of the YearMaratabat: Pride and Honor [6] Nominated
Indie Movie Director of the Year Arlyn dela Cruz [6] Nominated
Indie Movie Screenwriter of the YearArlyn dela Cruz [7] Won
Indie Movie Cinematographer of the YearRommel Sales [6] Nominated
Indie Movie Editor of the YearCarlo Francisco Manatad [6] Nominated
Indie Movie Production Designer of the YearGerardo Calagui [6] Nominated
Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the YearTeresa Barrozo [6] Nominated
Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the YearWildsound [6] Nominated
The People's Film FestivalBest International FilmMaratabat: Pride and Honor [8] Won
IndieFEST Film AwardsAward of MeritMaratabat: Pride and Honor [9] Won

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