Kapag Napagod ang Puso
| Kapag Napagod ang Puso | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Maryo J. de los Reyes |
| Screenplay by | Jake Tordesillas |
| Story by | VIA Hoffman[1] |
| Produced by | Babes Marquez |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ely Cruz |
| Edited by | Edgardo Vinarao |
| Music by | Mon del Rosario |
Production company | VH Films |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Kapag Napagod ang Puso (lit. 'When the Heart Tires') is a 1988 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes and starring Christopher de Leon, Snooky Serna, Gloria Romero, Lito Pimentel, Julio Diaz, Rez Cortez, Anjo Yllana, Caridad Sanchez, and Gil de Leon. Produced by VH Films, it was released in June 1988.
The film received critical acclaim, with Lav Diaz praising its focus on the issue of domestic violence and Christopher de Leon's performance. It was nominated for nine FAMAS Awards, winning Best Actor for de Leon.
Cast
- Christopher de Leon as Adrian
- Snooky Serna as Rosalie
- Gloria Romero
- Lito Pimentel
- Julio Diaz
- Rez Cortez
- Anjo Yllana
- Caridad Sanchez
- Gil de Leon
Release
Kapag Napagod ang Puso was graded "B" by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), indicating a "Good" quality,[2] and was released in June 1988.
Critical response
Mario Hernando, a critic from the television program Movie Magazine, gave the film five out of five stars.[3] Critic Joel David, writing for National Midweek, gave the film praise for its use of improvisation, stating that "The acting in Kapag Napagod will definitely not pass today’s textbook tests – yet its most powerful moments exceed anything done in recent memory."[4] Lav Diaz, writing for the Manila Standard, gave the film a positive review, praising its focus on the issue of domestic violence. He also gave high praise to de Leon's complex performance as Adrian, stating that the film was "another big step of Christopher de Leon [...] toward greatness in the art of acting."[1]
Accolades
| Group | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAMAS Awards[5] | Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Won |
| Best Actress | Snooky Serna | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Jake Tordesillas | Nominated | |
| Best Story | VIA Hoffman | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Ely Cruz | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Edgardo Vinarao | Nominated | |
| Best Sound | Vic Macamay | Nominated | |
| Best Music | Mon del Rosario | Nominated | |
| Best Song | "Kapag Napagod ang Puso" by Mon del Rosario | Nominated | |
| PMPC Star Awards for Movies[6] | Best Actor | Christopher de Leon | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Snooky Serna | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Lito Pimentel | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Caridad Sanchez | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Diaz, Lav (July 4, 1988). "Sulit ang pagod" [The exhaustion is worth it]. Manila Standard (in Filipino). Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
Walang pasubaling isa na namang malaking hakbang ni Christopher de Leon ang pelikulang ito tungo sa kadakilaan sa sining ng pag-arte...
- ^ "MTRCB Film Classification and Ratings Guide". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. July 3, 1988. p. 14. Retrieved February 11, 2021.
- ^ Mendoza, Meg (July 11, 1988). "Snooky joins the big leagues". Manila Standard. Standard Publications, Inc. p. 14. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ David, Joel (August 24, 1988). "Progressions". National Midweek.
For one thing, improvisation is rarely done in a serious vein in these parts[....] For another and more important thing, the sort of improvisation exhibited in Kapag Napagod works according to a mode of sheer rawness, rather than accumulated technique.
- ^ "FAMAS announces nominees". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 17, 1989. p. 18. Retrieved December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Star Awards set for April 15". Manila Standard. Kagitingan Publications, Inc. April 8, 1989. p. 28. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
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