Hustisya Explained

Hustisya
Director:Joel Lamangan
Producer:Harlene Bautista
Music:Emerzon Texon
Cinematography:Nap Jamir
Editing:Vanessa de Leon
Studio:Likhang Silangan Entertainment
Country:Philippines
Language:Filipino

Hustisya (en|Justice) is a 2014 Filipino political thriller-drama film starring Nora Aunor.[1] The film is about a woman working for a human trafficking agency. The film was written by Ricky Lee and directed by Joel Lamangan

The film is one of the official entries to the Directors Showcase of the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.[2] The film had its international premiere at the 2014 Toronto International Film Festival, under the Contemporary World Cinema selection.[3]

Cast

Release

The film was exhibited at the following festivals:

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, praising the performance of Nora Aunor while criticizing the plot.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] The Hollywood Reporter praised Aunor's performance: "The film's first 15 minutes is Aunor's masterclass of nuanced acting."[10]

Awards and recognition

Philippines

YearGroupCategoryNomineeResult
201410th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
(Director's Showcase)		Best ActressNora Aunor[12]
NETPAC Award
Audience Choice
Best Film
201517th Gawad PasadoBest ActressNora Aunor
Best StoryRicky Lee
Best EditingVanessa de Leon
Best Picture
Best DirectorJoel Lamangan
Best Supporting ActorRocco Nacino
Best Supporting ActorRocco Nacino
Best Supporting ActressRossana Roces
63rd FAMAS AwardsBest Picture
Best DirectorJoel Lamangan
Best ActorRocco Nacino
Best Supporting ActorRomnick Sarmenta
Best Supporting ActressRossana Roces
Best StoryRicky Lee
Best ScreenplayRicky Lee
Best EditingVanessa de Leon
Best CinematographyNap Jamir II
Best Production DesignEdgar Martin Littaua
Best SoundLamberto Casas Jr.
Best Musical ScoreEmerzon Texon

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sunshine Dizon lauds Nora Aunor's influence on her. 2014-07-23.
  2. Web site: Nora Aunor topbills "Hustisya" 10th Cinemalaya entry. 2014-07-23.
  3. Web site: TIFF 2014 Adds 'The Cobbler,' 'Madame Bovary,' 'Sils Maria,' 'The Forger' And Many More. 2014-08-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20140815003625/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/tiff-2014-adds-the-cobbler-madame-bovary-sils-maria-the-forger-and-many-more-20140812. 2014-08-15. dead.
  4. Web site: HUSTISYA Review . 2014-11-06.
  5. Web site: SWEET YET FLAWED JUSTICE . 2014-08-07.
  6. Web site: HUSTISYA (or the lack of it) . 2014-08-07.
  7. Web site: Nora's at her best in very bad character . 2014-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140813235944/http://entertainment.tempo.com.ph/2014/08/noras-at-her-best-in-very-bad-character/ . 2014-08-13 . dead.
  8. Web site: CINEMALAYA 2014: HUSTISYA . 2014-08-07.
  9. Web site: CINEMALAYA 2014 REVIEW: Nora Aunor displays perfect restraint in Hustisya . 2014-08-07 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160305231857/http://www.pep.ph/guide/indie/14237/cinemalaya-2014-review-nora-aunor . 2016-03-05 . dead.
  10. Web site: 'Justice' (Hustisya) - film review December 2, 2014 . 'Justice' (Hustisya) - film review December 2, 2014 . Hollywood Reporter . Hollywood Reporter . 17 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Nora Aunor gets Best Actress nod at 8th Asia Pacific Screen Awards. 2014-10-29.
  12. News about Aunor's win at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival

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