Whereas folks appear to be accustomed to the movie’s most iconic line “Walang himala! Ang himala ay nasa puso ng tao” due to quite a few humorous memes circulating the social media, not everybody – particularly the younger technology – has seen the traditional movie Himala in its entirety, a regrettable state of affairs that the Cultural Middle of the Philippines hopes to handle via the Cine Icons.
A Congressional Initiative mission beneath Rep. Christopher de Venecia, the CCP’s latest movie program beneath its Movie, Broadcast, and New Media Division, goals to acknowledge and showcase the cinematic masterpieces of newly-minted Nationwide Artists for Movie and Broadcast Arts Ricky Lee, Nora Aunor and Marilou Diaz-Abaya for higher consciousness and appreciation of Philippine cinema among the many Filipino public.
“Movies have all the time performed a major position in shaping the cultural identification of the Philippines, capturing the nation’s wealthy historical past, numerous traditions, and the Filipino lifestyle. They’ve been a medium of storytelling, educating, and entertaining audiences whereas offering a platform for artists to showcase their creativity.” mentioned CCP president Margie Moran-Floirendo in the course of the latest launch of the movie program on the Tanghalang Ignacio B. Gimenez.
The Cine Icons launch kicked off with the particular screening of digitally remastered traditional movie Himala, a movie written by Ricky Lee and starring Nora Aunor taking part in the titular position of Elsa, an orphan claiming to have visions of the Virgin Mary and skills to heal folks with a wide range of illnesses. Because the movie progresses, the remainder of the residents of her remoted village discover themselves questioning their very own beliefs and values. As phrase of this phenomenon spreads, vacationers, pilgrims, sufferers, and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake within the miracle.
ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula facilitated the restoration of the award-winning film, directed by Nationwide Artist Ishmael Bernal. The restoration mission repeatedly makes Filipino cinematic classics accessible via varied platforms for the viewing of in the present day’s technology.
“Ang ABS-CBN Movie Restoration ay 12 years na. Naug-umpisa iyan lahat nang ipalabas namin noong 2012 ang pelikulang Himala. Noong pinag-uusapan kung ano ang magandang umpisahan sa aming restoration mission, walang ibang naging kasagutan kung hindi ang Himala dahil sa ganda ng pelikulang ito,” shared Sagip Pelikula head Leo Katigbak.
Throughout the talkback after the movie screening, college students, followers, and movie fans had an opportunity to interact in conversations with Nationwide Artist Lee who recounted behind-the-scenes tales and anecdotes on the filming of Himala.
“Might inire-revise ako, like yung monologue doon sa ending. Might natapos ako midday na monologue na nasa ospital na. Pero nung binasa ko iyon sa set, nakita yung mga na-shoot na, parang hindi na maganda, so nag-observe ako sa set, tiningnan ko ‘yung might mga sakit na further, tas sabi ko kakausapin sila ni Elsa, parang hindi bagay ‘yung nasulat ko. So nag-revise ako sa set, ang natira na lang mula sa unique draft ay ‘yung ‘walang himala,’ lahat nabago. Then, ibinigay kay Ate Man ‘yung draft ng na-revise ko at sinabihan siya na one take lang kasi 3,000 extras, eight cameras, 5 crowd administrators, hindi natin pwede ulitin lahat iyon pag nag-stampede na. So, one take lang. And the subsequent day, one take nga lang ang nangyari,” shared Nationwide Artist Lee.
The award-winning scriptwriter generously shared his ideas on Philippine cinema, producing movies, and writing scripts. He additionally gave items of recommendation to aspiring writers.
“Ang masasabi ko sa younger and struggling writers, hindi masama ang salitang struggling. I don’t assume that you must ever cease struggling. Fifty years na akong nagsusulat, and I’m nonetheless struggling. It by no means stops. Huwag niyo ring ambisyunin na maging Ricky Lee o Doy Del Mundo o Pete Lacaba kasi nag-iisa kami. Kung gagawa kayo ng kagaya namin, kami na ang kukunin. Xerox copies na kayo. Pero kung gagawa kayo ng kwento na galing sa boses at karanasan ninyo, kayo ‘yun at walang kapareho sa buong mundo. Pagbutihin lang ninyo at tiyak na papanoorin ‘yan ng tao,” suggested Nationwide Artist Lee.
Cine Icons had a delicate launch on February 17, 2023, on the PUP Theater, that includes Nationwide Artist Diaz-Abaya’s Brutal, additionally written by Nationwide Artist Lee. The occasion was made doable in partnership with the Polytechnic College of the Philippines and Movie Growth Council of the Philippines (FDCP).
Catch Cine Icons in Baguio Metropolis on March 29, 6pm, on the Balanghay ni Ikeng, positioned at Ili-Likha Artists’ Wateringhole, alongside Assumption Street. In collaboration with Montanosa Movie Pageant, Cinemarehiyon, and ABS CBN Movie RestorATION, the brand new CCP movie program could have a back-to-back screening of “Ethical,” a movie directed by Nationwide Artist Diaz-Abaya and written by Nationwide Artist Lee, and Nationwide Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s “Orbit 50: Letters to my Three Sons.” Be a part of the post-screening talkback with the 2 dwelling Nationwide Artists.
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