Dekada 70 (2003)

Title:DEKADA '70
Running Time:85 min
Lead Cast:Vilma Santos, Christopher de Leon, Piolo Pascual, Carlos Agassi, Marvin Agustin, Danilo Barrios
Director:Chito S. Roño
Producers:Malou-Santos Concio
Screenwriter:Lualhati Bautista
Music:Nonong Buencamino
Editor:Jess Navarro
Genre:Drama


An adaptation from the novel of Lualhati Bautista, Dekada 70 is a story of a family caught in the middle of a tumultuous decade, Dekada 70 details how a middle class family struggled with and faced the new changes that empowered Filipinos to rise against the government. Following the suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus, proclamation of Martial Law, bombing of Plaza Miranda, random arrests and political prisoners shaped the decade. While the government gets more oppressive, people get more radical. All these witnessed by Amanda Bartolome (Vilma Santos), a mother of five boys. And while her sons grow, form their beliefs and lead different lives, Amanda awakens her identity to state her stand as a citizen, a mother, and a woman.
I, for one, am a fan of history. 


Dekada 70 portrays the brutal times that is the Martial law in the 1970s. A film that needs to be watched by the future generations for them to know their roots and what their parents or grandparents experienced in the 70’s. not just discos and bell bottoms but also the tyrant that is Marcos.


Awards


2002 Metro Manila Film Festival


2nd Best Picture
Best Festival Supporting Actor - Piolo Pascual
Cinemanila International Film Festival
Best Actress - Vilma Santos
Netpac Award, Special Mention/Special Jury Prize Award - Chito S. Roño (Network for the Promotions of Asian Cinema)
FAMAS Award
Best Supporting Actor - Piolo Pascual
FAP Awards, Philippines
Best Actress - Vilma Santos

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