Orapronobis(Literally, Pray For Us)FIGHT FOR US -1989
After watching this again, I am REPOSTING an old short piece that I've written in 1989. Since it was banned here, I watched it via the LaserDisc version months after it was shown in the Cannes Film Festival. I just updated it a bit. The movie's claim is that the events are real. They just changed the names, the places and the exact locations.
In a rural town dun by a cult leader, the film explores the murder of a foreign priest who gave last rites to a rebel. -WWW
Initial release: 24 May 1989 (France)
Director: Lino Brocka
Screenplay: Jose "Pete" F. Lacaba
Production company: The Cannon Group, Inc.
Music composed by: Hugo Crotti, Hubert Bougis
If I am not mistaken this is real the reason our beloved President Corazon C. Aquino did not approve of Phillip Salvador not only as her daughter's lover, but as a person. (added 5/18/2018)
I know a lot of people who think that our dear President Corazon C. Aquino took advantage of her position and power for vindictiveness...vengeance.
Anyways, let's not go there. Let's just talk about the great cast, screenplay and direction.
This is one of the best films directed by Lino Brocka and it's a pity this was banned, according to the government, because of its subversiveness.
The message is that after Martial Law, we are not totally free. Others claim our situation is much worse.
In my case, I respect our President, but I hope she did not allow the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines to rot, among other places.
Anyways, notwithstanding the accusations of this film, this is beautifully made. The powerhouse cast delivered and this movie woke a lot of people up.
If they say this is just a work of fiction, they should allow the showing of this film.
CAST:
Phillip Salvador ... Jimmy Cordero
Dina Bonnevie ... Trixie
Gina Alajar ... Esper
Bembol Roco ... Commander Kontra
Ginnie Sobrino ... Sister Marie
Abbo De La Cruz ... Django
Pen Medina ... Chef 'Sparrow' (Rene)
Joel Lamangan ... Colonel Mateo
Gerard Bernschein ... Father Jeff
Ernie Zarate ... Bishop Romero
Jess Ramos ... Captain Sumilang
Obby Castañeda ... Politician 1
Pocholo Montes ... Politician 2
Bon Vibar ... TV Newscaster 1 (as Ben Vibarr)
Raquel Villavicencio ... TV Newscaster 2
Joe Taruc ... TV Reporter 1
Dodie Lacuna ... TV Reporter 2
Thea Cleofe Salvador ... Government Representative
Archi Adamos ... Henchman (as Archie Adamos)
Fred Capulong ... Henchman
Rene Hawkins ... Henchman
Ester Chavez ... Mrs. Medina (as Esther Chavez)
Estrella Kuenzler ... Mrs. Cordero
Ruben Rustia ... Monsignor
Apo Chua ... Jun Lazaro
Tess Dumpit ... Malou Lazaro
Raquel Tan ... Secretary
Suzette Rigor ... Midwife
William Lorenzo ... Rolan, Trixie's younger brother
Mae Quesada ... Volunteer
Ramon Hodel ... Volunteer
Lito Tiongson ... Volunteer (as Lito Tiongeon)
Madeleine Nicolas ... Volunteer (as Mad Nicolas)
Mari Roberts ... Volunteer
Larry Marshall ... Volunteer
Nanding Josef ... Volunteer
Roger Moring ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Boy Roque ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Jun Nido ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Emil Estrada ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Ver De Guzman ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Ray Ventura ... Refugee
Connie Chua ... Refugee
R.R. Herrera ... Camilo, Jimmy and
Beth Mondragon ... Refugee
Evelyn Vargas ... Refugee
Raul Alfonso ... Refugee
Ernie Cloma ... Refugee
Chie Concepcion ... Refugee
Bituin Rada ... Refugee
Malou de Guzman ... Refugee
Atong Redillas ... Refugee
Dante Balois ... Refugee (as Dante Balaois)
Jovy Zarrate ... Refugee
Suyen Chua ... Refugee
Rody Vera ... Terrorist
Carol Villena ... Terrorist
Mina Nicolas ... Terrorist
Elson Montalbo ... Terrorist
Arthur Venegas ... Terrorist
Benjie Ledesma ... Terrorist
Menggie Cobarrubias ... Human Rights Lawyer
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil ... Human Rights Lawyer (as Ellen Ongkeko)
Khryss Adalia ... Human Rights Lawyer
Rey Malte-Cruz ... Human Rights Lawyer
William Tan ... Photojournalist
Ramon Acasio ... Photojournalist
Jojo de Guzman ... Photojournalist
Arman Son ... Photojournalist
Peter Carillo ... Photojournalist
Vilma Deonio ... Photojournalist
Roger Escleto ... Photojournalist
Gil Martea ... Photojournalist
Mark Moncado ... Photojournalist
John Arcilla ... Photojournalist
Jenina Limlengco ... Photojournalist
 |
| Source |
In a rural town dun by a cult leader, the film explores the murder of a foreign priest who gave last rites to a rebel. -WWW
Initial release: 24 May 1989 (France)
Director: Lino Brocka
Screenplay: Jose "Pete" F. Lacaba
Production company: The Cannon Group, Inc.
Music composed by: Hugo Crotti, Hubert Bougis
If I am not mistaken this is real the reason our beloved President Corazon C. Aquino did not approve of Phillip Salvador not only as her daughter's lover, but as a person. (added 5/18/2018)
I know a lot of people who think that our dear President Corazon C. Aquino took advantage of her position and power for vindictiveness...vengeance.
Anyways, let's not go there. Let's just talk about the great cast, screenplay and direction.
This is one of the best films directed by Lino Brocka and it's a pity this was banned, according to the government, because of its subversiveness.
The message is that after Martial Law, we are not totally free. Others claim our situation is much worse.
In my case, I respect our President, but I hope she did not allow the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines to rot, among other places.
Anyways, notwithstanding the accusations of this film, this is beautifully made. The powerhouse cast delivered and this movie woke a lot of people up.
If they say this is just a work of fiction, they should allow the showing of this film.
CAST:
Phillip Salvador ... Jimmy Cordero
Dina Bonnevie ... Trixie
Gina Alajar ... Esper
Bembol Roco ... Commander Kontra
Ginnie Sobrino ... Sister Marie
Abbo De La Cruz ... Django
Pen Medina ... Chef 'Sparrow' (Rene)
Joel Lamangan ... Colonel Mateo
Gerard Bernschein ... Father Jeff
Ernie Zarate ... Bishop Romero
Jess Ramos ... Captain Sumilang
Obby Castañeda ... Politician 1
Pocholo Montes ... Politician 2
Bon Vibar ... TV Newscaster 1 (as Ben Vibarr)
Raquel Villavicencio ... TV Newscaster 2
Joe Taruc ... TV Reporter 1
Dodie Lacuna ... TV Reporter 2
Thea Cleofe Salvador ... Government Representative
Archi Adamos ... Henchman (as Archie Adamos)
Fred Capulong ... Henchman
Rene Hawkins ... Henchman
Ester Chavez ... Mrs. Medina (as Esther Chavez)
Estrella Kuenzler ... Mrs. Cordero
Ruben Rustia ... Monsignor
Apo Chua ... Jun Lazaro
Tess Dumpit ... Malou Lazaro
Raquel Tan ... Secretary
Suzette Rigor ... Midwife
William Lorenzo ... Rolan, Trixie's younger brother
Mae Quesada ... Volunteer
Ramon Hodel ... Volunteer
Lito Tiongson ... Volunteer (as Lito Tiongeon)
Madeleine Nicolas ... Volunteer (as Mad Nicolas)
Mari Roberts ... Volunteer
Larry Marshall ... Volunteer
Nanding Josef ... Volunteer
Roger Moring ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Boy Roque ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Jun Nido ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Emil Estrada ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Ver De Guzman ... Orapronobis Death Squad
Ray Ventura ... Refugee
Connie Chua ... Refugee
R.R. Herrera ... Camilo, Jimmy and
Beth Mondragon ... Refugee
Evelyn Vargas ... Refugee
Raul Alfonso ... Refugee
Ernie Cloma ... Refugee
Chie Concepcion ... Refugee
Bituin Rada ... Refugee
Malou de Guzman ... Refugee
Atong Redillas ... Refugee
Dante Balois ... Refugee (as Dante Balaois)
Jovy Zarrate ... Refugee
Suyen Chua ... Refugee
Rody Vera ... Terrorist
Carol Villena ... Terrorist
Mina Nicolas ... Terrorist
Elson Montalbo ... Terrorist
Arthur Venegas ... Terrorist
Benjie Ledesma ... Terrorist
Menggie Cobarrubias ... Human Rights Lawyer
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil ... Human Rights Lawyer (as Ellen Ongkeko)
Khryss Adalia ... Human Rights Lawyer
Rey Malte-Cruz ... Human Rights Lawyer
William Tan ... Photojournalist
Ramon Acasio ... Photojournalist
Jojo de Guzman ... Photojournalist
Arman Son ... Photojournalist
Peter Carillo ... Photojournalist
Vilma Deonio ... Photojournalist
Roger Escleto ... Photojournalist
Gil Martea ... Photojournalist
Mark Moncado ... Photojournalist
John Arcilla ... Photojournalist
Jenina Limlengco ... Photojournalist
