The Moises Padilla Story Explained

The Moises Padilla Story
Director:Gerardo de León
Screenplay:Cesar J. Amigo
Story:Leon O. Ty
Starring:Leopoldo Salcedo
Music:Tito Arevalo
Cinematography:Fortunato Bernardo
Editing:Teofilo de Leon
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

The Moises Padilla Story is a 1961 Philippine biographical film directed by Gerardo de León from a screenplay by Cesar J. Amigo. The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 34th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[1] The film is a biography of a Negros Occidental mayoral candidate who in 1951, was tortured and murdered by the private army of the provincial governor after he had refused to withdraw his candidacy.[2]

The film is still extant and has been restored in 4K resolution by the Philippine Film Archive and Central Digital Lab in 2022. The restored version was premiered on September 2, 2022, in celebration of the Philippine Film Industry Month.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
  2. Web site: People v. Lacson, et al., G.R. No. L-18188, 13 February 1961. Lawphil.net – Arellano University. Supreme Court of the Philippines. February 13, 1961. January 27, 2008.
  3. News: Nocon . Ramon C. . October 27, 2011 . Finally, a national film archive . . February 2, 2011.
  4. Web site: Andrei Yuvallos . August 30, 2022 . 'The Moises Padilla Story' has been restored in 4K and will premiere this September . August 30, 2022 . NOLISOLI . en-US.