Brutal (film)
| Brutal | |
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| Directed by | Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| Written by | Ricky Lee |
| Produced by | Jesse Ejercito |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Manolo R. Abaya |
| Edited by |
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| Music by | George Canseco |
Production company | Bancom Audiovision |
| Distributed by | Bancom Audiovision |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Brutal is a 1980 Filipino drama film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya from a story and screenplay written by Ricky Lee.
It was the first major Filipino film to tackle rape as a feminist issue.[1] Brutal was followed by Moral (1982) and Karnal (1983), a loose trilogy of feminist films directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya and written by Ricky Lee.
Plot
Housewife Monica Real is arrested for killing three men, including her husband, Tato. Clara Valdez is a journalist searching for the truth about why Monica was driven to kill them and remain silent by refusing to speak to her family and her lawyer. With the help of her boyfriend, Jake, Clara seeks information from Monica's best friend, Cynthia, and Monica's mother to find answers.
Cast
- Amy Austria as Monica Real, an 18-year-old woman who murdered her husband and his three friends
- Gina Alajar as Cynthia, Monica's best friend
- Charo Santos as Clara Valdez, a journalist who is interested in knowing the truth about the murder case
- Jay Ilagan as Tato, Monica's husband
- Perla Bautista as Aling Charing, Monica's mother
- Joonee Gamboa as Defense Attorney
- Johnny Delgado as Jake
- Nello Nayo as Mang Juaning, Monica's father
- Roberto Tongco as Choreographer
- Boy Sabiniano as Eric
- Ogie Martinez as Ogie
- Jun Villena as Jimmy
Production
After the success of her directorial debut Tanikala (1980), Marilou Diaz-Abaya was approached by producer Jesse Ejercito to direct a film for him starring Amy Austria, who had recently distinguished herself in the 1979 Lina Brocka film Jaguar.[2]
Reception
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Film | Brutal | Nominated |
| Best Director | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Won | ||
| Best Actress | Amy Austria | Won | ||
| 1981 | FAMAS Awards | Best Picture | Brutal | Nominated |
| Best Director | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Jay Ilagan | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Amy Austria | Won | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Gina Alajar | Nominated | ||
| Gawad Urian Awards | Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) | Brutal | Nominated | |
| Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) | Marilou Diaz-Abaya | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) | Johnny Delgado | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktres) | Amy Austria | Nominated | ||
| Gina Alajar | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) | Johnny Delgado | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) | Ricky Lee | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) | Manalo Abaya, Marc Tanarte | Nominated | ||
| Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) | Amang Sanchez, Rolly Ruta | Nominated |
References
- ^ Pareja, Lena (1994). "Brutal". Cultural Center of the Philippines Encyclopedia of Philippine Art.
- ^ Quito, Gil (July 23, 2013). "MARILOU DIAZ-ABAYA, OBSESSIONS AND TRANSITIONS: A Biographical Survey". Asian CineVision.