Alkitrang Dugo Explained

Alkitrang Dugo
Director:Lupita A. Concio
Producer:Nora Villamayor
Music:Lutgardo Labad
Cinematography:Joe Batac Jr.
Editing:Ben Barcelon
Studio:NV Productions
Runtime:107 minutes
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Alkitrang Dugo is a 1975 Filipino survival drama film directed by Lupita A. Concio. The story and screenplay written by Nicanor B. Cleto Jr. was based on the 1954 novel Lord of the Flies by English novelist Sir William Golding.[1] [2] [3]

Plot

A group of young Filipino athletes find themselves stranded on an uninhabited island after their plane crashes, claiming the lives of both their pilot and coach. Luis organizes the group and appoints himself leader. They find fresh water and gather coconuts. They then tried to build a shelter and tried to start a fire to keep warm and alert passing ships of their whereabouts, but Andy wants to stay on this island forever, because he is more interested in playing Indians and hunting wild game, and it soon becomes evident that he is unhappy with Luis's leadership. Andy challenges Luis to a proper vote, resulting in a division amongst the group, half in favor of Andy and half in favor of Luis. What follows is a rapid decline into all out war between the two groups.

Cast

Differences between the book and the film

Location

The movie was set on location at Lipata, Padre Burgos, Quezon.

Awards and nominations

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Award-Giving Body Category Recipient Result
1st Gawad Urian Awards[4]
Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika)Lutgardo Labad
Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) Ben Barcelon
Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) Willie de Santos

Notes and References

  1. News: Nora is 2014 UP Gawad Plaridel awardee…. August 18, 2014. PhilStar Global. December 26, 2019. Baby A.. Gil.
  2. News: Nora Aunor's younger brother dies. June 27, 2016. ABS-CBN News. December 26, 2019.
  3. Web site: Alkitrang Dugo (1976) . December 12, 2011. December 26, 2019. Lessons From the School of Inattention Blog. Oggs. Cruz.
  4. Web site: Gawad Urian Awards (1977). IMDb. December 26, 2019.