Ang Kwento Ni Mabuti Explained
Ang Kwento Ni Mabuti |
Director: | Mes de Guzman |
Cinematography: | Albert Banzon |
Editing: | Abbas Tabas |
Distributor: | Cinelarga Productions |
Country: | Philippines |
Ang Kwento Ni Mabuti is a 2013 Filipino drama film and the official entry to the first CineFilipino Film Festival.[1]
The film was the first collaboration of the award-winning actress Nora Aunor and the award-winning director Mes de Guzman. The film was shot entirely in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya. The dialogue of the film is entirely in Ilocano, to give the film its authenticity with English subtitles.[2]
The film was also top-grosser of the first CineFilipino Film Festival.[3]
Cast
List of Festival Competed or Exhibited
- 1st CineFilipino film Festival, Manila, Philippines[4]
- The 20th Festival International des Cinémas d'Asie | Festival du Film Asiatique de Vesoul "Cinemas d'Asie" (11-18 Feb 2014), France[5]
- 6Th Cinema Rehiyon, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines (February 18–22, 2014)s[6]
Awards and recognition
1st Cine-Filipino Film Festival |
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Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2013 | Best Picture | | |
Best Director | Mes de Guzman | |
Best Screenplay | |
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Young Critics Circle |
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Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2013 | Best film | Mes de Guzman | |
Best Performer | Nora Aunor | |
Best Screenplay | Mes de Guzman | |
Best in Cinematography and Visual Design | Albert Banzon (cinematography), Cesar Hernando and Mes de Guzman (production design) | |
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15th Gawad Pasado |
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Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2014[7] | Pinakapasadong Pelikula | | |
Pinakapasadong Aktres | Nora Aunor | |
Pinakapasadong Istorya | Mes de Guzman | |
Pinakapasadong Sinematograpiya | Albert Banson | |
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37th Gawad Urian |
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Year | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2014[8] | Best Picture | | |
Best Director | Mes de Guzman | |
Best Actress | Nora Aunor | |
Best Sound | | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: Nora Aunor topbills CineFilipino entry 'Ang Kuwento ni Mabuti'. 2013-05-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20130512200226/http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/nora-aunor-topbills-cinefilipino-entry-ang-kuwento-ni-mabuti/. 2013-05-12. dead.
- Web site: Nora Aunor featured in a new indie film festival . . 28 August 2013 . 2013-09-21.
- Web site: Split decision at first CineFilipino . 24 September 2013 . 2013-09-25.
- Web site: Feature Films, 1st CineFilipino Film Festival . 2014-01-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130920031009/http://cinefilipino.com/feature-film.php . 2013-09-20 .
- Web site: Vesoul focuses on Philippines and Vietnam . 2014-01-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201140523/http://www.filmbiz.asia/news/vesoul-focuses-on-philippines-and-vietnam . 2014-02-01 . dead .
- Web site: Feature Films . 2014-02-17 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221214741/http://cinemarehiyon.com/ang-kwento-ni-mabuti-the-story-of-mabuti/ . 2014-02-21 .
- Web site: On The Job, Ang Kwento ni Mabuti and Alagwa tied for highest honor from academe-based group Gawad Pasado . 2014-03-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140325191301/http://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/13597/on-the-job-ang-kwento-ni-mabuti-and-alagwa-tied-for-highest-honor-from-academe-based-group-gawad-pasado . 2014-03-25 . dead .
- Web site: 37th Gawad Urian awards nominees announced . . 2014-04-28.