Mindanao (film)

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Mindanao
Mindanao 2019 movie poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Brillante Mendoza
Produced by
  • Brillante Mendoza
  • Carlo Valenzona
Starring
CinematographyOdyssey Flores
Edited byDiego Marx Dobles
Music byTeresa Barrozo
Production
company
Center Stage Production
Distributed by Solar Pictures
GMA Pictures [1]
Release dates
  • October 5, 2019 (2019-10-05)(BIFF)
  • December 25, 2019 (2019-12-25)(Philippines)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog

Mindanao is a 2019 Philippine war drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza starring Judy Ann Santos and Allen Dizon. It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 93rd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated. [2]

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Cast

Synopsis

Saima (Judy Ann Santos) cares for her cancer-stricken daughter Aisa (Yuna Tangog) while she awaits the return of her husband Malang (Allen Dizon), who serves as a combat medic deployed in the southern Philippines. [10] Their struggle is juxtaposed with the folklore of Rajah Indara Patra and Rajah Sulayman, the sons of Sultan Nabi, who fight to stop a dragon devastating Lanao. [6]

Production

Mindanao was produced under Center Stage Production and was directed by Brillante Mendoza. It was produced by Mendoza and Carlo Valenzona. Diego Marx Dobles was responsible for the editing, Odyssey Flores for the cinematography while Teresa Barrozo provided direction for the film's music. Mendoza himself also was behind the film's production design. [11]

Prior to making the film director Brillante Mendoza researched about Mindanao. Since the film involved the Maguindanaon folklore of Rajah Indara Patra and Rajah Sulayman the film was initially known under the working title of Maguindanao but the title of the film was changed to Mindanao since the film's theme was deemed by Mendoza to be "bigger than Maguindanao". However he conceded that the issues affecting Mindanao are complex and the film is unable to fully present these issues to the audience. [6]

Marketing

Prior to the film's Busan release a music video featuring the film's theme song "Itadyak" by Maan Chua was released. It featured colorful dances and select scenic locations from the film. [6] Solar Pictures released the theatrical release poster for Mindanao in the Philippines on November 16, 2019. [12]

Release

Mindanao was first released outside the Philippines at the 2019 Busan International Film Festival on October 5, 2019, as part of the Icons category. [10] It was also exhibited at the Tokyo on October 30, 2019. [8] The film was also screened in film festivals in Egypt, Estonia, India, and Taiwan. [7] The film premiered in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2019, as an entry of the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival. Due to its critical success in the film festival's awarding night, the film organizers decided to sponsor the film's screening in future film festivals. [13]

Reception

Accolades

List of accolades
YearAward / Film FestivalCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef
2019 41st Cairo International Film Festival Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won [14]
Henry Barakat Award for Best Artistic Contribution Brillante Mendoza (Director)Won [15]
45th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture MindanaoWon [16]
Best Director Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award MindanaoWon
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence MindanaoWon
Best Screenplay Honee AlipioNominated
Best Cinematography Odyssey FloresNominated
Best Production Design Brillante Mendoza Nominated
Best Editing Diego Marx RoblesNominated
Best Visual Effects Team AppWon
Best Sound Hiroyuki IshizakaWon
Best Musical Score Teresa BarrozoNominated
Best Original Theme Song Itadyak by Maan ChuaNominated
Best Child Performer Yuna TangogWon
Gender Sensitivity Award MindanaoWon
Best Float MindanaoWon
202018th Gawad TanglawBest Actress Judy Ann Santos Won [17]
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
22nd Gawad PasadoBest PictureMindanaoWon [18]
Best Director Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
Best Supporting ActressYuna TangogWon
Best Story Brillante Mendoza Won
Best ScreenplayHonee AlipioWon
Best CinematographyOdyssey FloresWon
Best Production Design Brillante Mendoza Won
Best EditingDiego Marx RoblesWon
Best SoundHiroyuki IshizakaWon
Best Musical ScoreTeresa BarrozoNominated
PinanakaPASADOng Pelikula sa Paggamit ng WikaMindanaoWon
38th FAP Luna Awards Best PictureMindanaoWon [19]
Best Director Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Supporting ActressYuna TangogNominated
Best Supporting ActorKetchup EusebioNominated
Best ScreenplayHonee AlipioWon
Best CinematographyOdyssey FloresWon
Best Production Design Brillante Mendoza Nominated
Best Musical ScoreTeresa BarrozoWon
7th Urduja Heritage Film AwardsBest Heritage FilmMindanaoWon [20]
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Director Brillante Mendoza Won
14th Gawad Genio AwardsBest FilmMindanaoWon}
Best Film Director Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Film Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Film Actor Allen Dizon Won
Best Film Supporting Actress Yuna Tangog Won
Best Film Supporting Actor Ketchup Eusebio Nominated
Best Film Cinematographer Odyssey Flores Won
Best Film Editor Diego Marx Robles Won
Best Film Musical Scorer Teresa Barrozo Won
Best Film Production Designer Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Film Screenwriter Honee Alipio Won
Best Film Sound Engineer Hiroyuki Ishizaka Won
Best Film SoundtrackItadyak - Maan Chua Won
Best Film Story Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Film Visual Designer Team App Won
International Excellence Awardee Judy Ann Santos Won
Outstanding Genio Awardee Center Stage Productions Won

See also

References

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  2. Nepomuceno, Neil Patrick (November 24, 2020). "'Mindanao' is PH entry to the Oscars 2021". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  3. Valle, Jocelyn (November 7, 2019). "Judy Ann Santos hopes her MMFF 2019 entry Mindanao will have box office and critical success". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  4. San Juan, Ratziel (October 25, 2019). "Judy Ann Santos 'grateful' for first MMFF entry in 7 years; reveals challenges filming 'Mindanao'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  5. Asilo, Rito (October 5, 2019). "'Mindanao' an answered prayer for Judy Ann Santos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  6. 1 2 3 4 Sablad, Jo Ann (October 4, 2019). "'Mindanao' movie to watch". Sun Star Cagayan de Oro. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "Film: Brillante Mendoza's "Mindanao" Takes The Local Story of Love for Family, Love for One's Nation to International Audiences". Adobo Magazine. November 26, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  8. 1 2 Cruz, Marinel (November 6, 2019). "Brillante Ma Mendoza: You can't make a film about Mindanao and not mention the conflict". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  9. "'Mindanao' star Yuna Tangog is Metro Manila Film Festival 2019 Best Child Performer". December 28, 2019.
  10. 1 2 "Brillante Mendoza and Judy Ann Santos collaborate for the first time for Mindanao". Business Mirror . October 27, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  11. "'Mindanao' continues film fest run in Taipei, Kolkata, Tallinn, and Cairo". Film Development Council of the Philippines. November 15, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  12. "LOOK: Official poster of MMFF 2019 Entry 'Mindanao'". Philippine Ultimate Showbiz Hub. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 19, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  13. Parungao, Regina Mae (January 9, 2020). "ExeCom announces gross sales of MMFF 2019; details of the summer edition revealed". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  14. "Judy Ann Santos wins Best Actress at Cairo International Film Festival". Rappler. November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  15. "Winners at Cairo International Film Festival". Variety. November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  16. "FULL LIST: MMFF 2019 winners". The Philippine Star . December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  17. "Judy Ann Santos, panalo!". Tempo. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  18. "Kapamilya Stars, nominado sa Gawad Pasado 2020". Push ABS-CBN . March 12, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
  19. "Judy Ann Santos wins best actress as 'Mindanao' dominates Luna Awards". ABS-CBN . December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  20. "'Quezon's Game' wins big at 7th Urduja Heritage Film Awards". ABS-CBN News. January 2, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2021.