Mindanao (film)

Mindanao is a 2019 Philippine drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza starring Judy Ann Santos and Allen Dizon. It is early selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 93rd Academy Awards.

Mindanao
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBrillante Mendoza
Produced by
Starring
Music byTeresa Barrozo
CinematographyOdyssey Flores
Edited byDiego Marx Dobles
Production
company
Center Stage Production
Distributed bySolar Pictures
Release date
  • October 5, 2019 (2019-10-05) (BIFF)
  • December 25, 2019 (2019-12-25) (Philippines)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino
Box office19 Millions ( Entire MMFF run)

Cast
  • Judy Ann Santos as Saima Datupalo; A Muslim mother who cares for her daughter afflicted with cancer. This is Santos' first film with director Brillante Mendoza and her first Metro Manila Film Festival film since 2012 where she starred in Si Agimat, si Enteng at si Ako with Bong Revilla and Vic Sotto. Among the challenges Santos dealt with in portraying her role is the fact that she had to often carry a 7-year-old child[1] and taking into account cultural sensitivities to be able to portray as Muslim character in a respectful manner such as on how they dress and converse with other people.[2] Santos accepted the role after she was approached by Mendoza despite having no script yet for the film at the time the offer was made.[3]
  • Allen Dizon as Malang Datupalo; A combat medic[4] and integree to the Philippine armed forces deployed to fight rebel forces in Mindanao[5] and the husband of Saima. Dizon's character is characterized as a Maguindanaoan Muslim man by director Mendoza to prove a point that religion and personal belief is irrelevant to one's "love for country".[6]
  • Yuna Tangog as Aisa Datupalo; the 6-year-old child actress portrays Aisa, the cancer-stricken daughter of Malang and Saima Datupalo being taken care of in the House of Hope, a temporary shelter for children affected by cancer in Davao City, by her mother.[7]

Synopsis

Saima (Judy Ann Santos) cares for her cancer-stricken daughter Aisa (Yuna Tangog) while she awaits her husband Malang (Allen Dizon) to come home who serves as a combat medic deployed in the southern Philippines.[8] Their struggle is juxtaposed with the folklore of Rajah Indara Patra and Rajah Sulayman, the sons of Sultan Nabi, who fights to stop a dragon devastating Lanao.[4]

Production

Mindanao was produced under Center Stage Production and was directed by Brillante Mendoza. It was produced by Mendoza and Carlo Valenzona. Diego Marx Dobles was responsible for the editing, Odyssey Flores for the cinematography while Teresa Barrozo provided direction for the film's music. Mendoza himself also was behind the film's production design.[9]

Prior to making the film director Brillante Mendoza researched about Mindanao. Since the film involved the Maguindanaon folklore of Rajah Indara Patra and Rajah Sulayman the film was initially known under the working title of Maguindanao but the title of the film was changed to Mindanao since the film's theme was deemed by Mendoza to be "bigger than Maguindanao". However he conceded that the issues affecting Mindanao is complex and the film's inability to fully present these issues to an audience.[4]

Marketing

Prior to the film's Busan release a music video featuring the film's theme song "Itadyak" by Maan Chua was released. It featured colorful dances and select scenic locations from the film.[4] Solar Pictures released the theatrical release poster for Mindanao in the Philippines on November 16, 2019.[10]

Release

Mindanao was first released outside the Philippines at the 2019 Busan International Film Festival on October 5, 2019 as part of the Icons category.[8] It was also exhibited at the Tokyo on October 30, 2019.[6] The film was also screened in film festivals in Egypt, Estonia, India, and Taiwan.[5] The film premiered in Philippine cinemas on December 25, 2019 as entry of the 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival. Due to its critical success in the film festival's awarding night, the film organizers decided to sponsor the film's screening in future film festivals.[11]

Reception

Accolades
List of accolades
Year Award / Film Festival Category Recipient(s) Result Ref
2019 41st Cairo International Film Festival Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won [12]
Henry Barakat Award for Best Artistic Contribution Brillante Mendoza (Director) Won [13]
45th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Mindanao Won [14]
Best Director Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
Gatpuno Antonio J. Villegas Cultural Award Mindanao Won
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence Mindanao Won
Best Screenplay Honee Alipio Nominated
Best Cinematography Odyssey Flores Nominated
Best Production Design Brillante Mendoza Nominated
Best Editing Diego Marx Robles Nominated
Best Visual Effects Team App Won
Best Sound Hiroyuki Ishizaka Won
Best Musical Score Teresa Barrozo Nominated
Best Original Theme Song Itadyak by Maan Chua Nominated
Best Child Performer Yuna Tangog Won
Gender Sensitivity Award Mindanao Won
Best Float Mindanao Won
2020 18th Gawad Tanglaw Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won [15]
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
22nd Gawad Pasado Best Picture Mindanao Won [16]
Best Director Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Actress Judy Ann Santos Won
Best Actor Allen Dizon Won
Best Supporting Actress Yuna Tangog Won
Best Story Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Screenplay Honee Alipio Won
Best Cinematography Odyssey Flores Won
Best Production Design Brillante Mendoza Won
Best Editing Diego Marx Robles Won
Best Sound Hiroyuki Ishizaka Won
Best Musical Score Teresa Barrozo Nominated
PinanakaPASADOng Pelikula sa Paggamit ng Wika Mindanao Won
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References
  1. Valle, Jocelyn (November 7, 2019). "Judy Ann Santos hopes her MMFF 2019 entry Mindanao will have box office and critical success". PEP.ph (in English and Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  2. San Juan, Ratziel (October 25, 2019). "Judy Ann Santos 'grateful' for first MMFF entry in 7 years; reveals challenges filming 'Mindanao'". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  3. Asilo, Rito (October 5, 2019). "'Mindanao' an answered prayer for Judy Ann Santos". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  4. Sablad, Jo Ann (October 4, 2019). "'Mindanao' movie to watch". Sun Star Cagayan de Oro. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  5. "Film: Brillante Mendoza's "Mindanao" Takes The Local Story of Love for Family, Love for One's Nation to International Audiences". Adobo Magazine. November 26, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  6. Cruz, Marinel (November 6, 2019). "Brillante Ma Mendoza: You can't make a film about Mindanao and not mention the conflict". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  7. https://conandaily.com/2019/12/27/mindanao-star-yuna-tangog-is-metro-manila-film-festival-2019-best-child-performer/
  8. "Brillante Mendoza and Judy Ann Santos collaborate for the first time for Mindanao". Business Mirror. October 27, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  9. "'Mindanao' continues film fest run in Taipei, Kolkata, Tallinn, and Cairo". Film Development Council of the Philippines. November 15, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  10. "LOOK: Official poster of MMFF 2019 Entry 'Mindanao'". Philippine Ultimate Showbiz Hub. ABS-CBN Corporation. November 19, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  11. Parungao, Regina Mae (January 9, 2020). "ExeCom announces gross sales of MMFF 2019; details of the summer edition revealed". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  12. "Judy Ann Santos wins Best Actress at Cairo International Film Festival". Rappler. November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
  13. "Winners at Cairo International Film Festival". Variety. November 30, 2019. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  14. "FULL LIST: MMFF 2019 winners". Philippine Star. December 27, 2019. Retrieved December 27, 2019.
  15. "Judy Ann Santos, panalo!". Tempo. June 19, 2020. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  16. "Kapamilya Stars, nominado sa Gawad Pasado 2020". Push ABS-CBN. March 12, 2020. Retrieved April 22, 2020.
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