The Flor Contemplacion Story


The Flor Contemplacion Story is a 1995 film produced by Viva Films about the story of the Filipina domestic helper who was hanged in Singapore for allegedly killing her fellow maid. The story was chronicled in a film which operates on various personal, social and political levels. Both controversial and critically acclaimed, it has brought Nora Aunor numerous citations for her intense portrayal as the fallen heroine of the story.
The Flor Contemplacion Story was screened and exhibited in different film festivals around the world. The film won the Princess Pataten Statue for best actress for its lead star, Nora Aunor and the film won the Golden Pyramid Award at the 1995 Cairo International Film Festival. Aunor also swept all the best actress awards given by the different award giving bodies in the Philippines including the Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role given by the Young Critics Circle.

Synopsis

Just like many impoverished people, Flor thought that by working abroad she could give her family a better life even though it means sacrificing her own happiness. She decided to work as a domestic helper in Singapore thinking that this could be the answer to her problems. Unlike many other servants, Flor was well-treated by her employers.
However, in 1995, she was arrested and was charged of killing her fellow filipina, Delia Maga and the little boy that she was caring for. Unfortunately, all evidence points to Flor's innocence. After a hasty trial, the Singapore government finds Flor guilty and sentences her to death by hanging. Her predicament brings an outpouring of sympathy from Filipinos, who refuse to believe her guilt. There was also a national appeal for clemency and a re-investigation to be done. Even the office of the President appealed to the Singaporean Government. However, the Singapore Government remained steadfast with their decision.
Flor was executed in March 1995. The film also examines the effects of Flor's absence upon her family. Her husband, unable to stand the wait, begins an affair and then forces the two oldest girls to marry.

Cast

Reviews

The movie received positive reviews, especially for Aunor's acting.

International Awards and Nominations

Philippine Awards and Nominations

YearAward-giving bodyCategoryNomineeResult
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Circle of ExcellenceNora Aunor
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Musical ScoreVehnee Saturno
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best DirectorJoel Lamangan
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Picture
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Supporting ActressJacklyn Jose
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Screenplay
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best SoundRamon Reyes
1996Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Best Movie Theme Song"Kahit Konting Awa" by Vehnee Saturno
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best ActressNora Aunor
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best DirectorJoel Lamangan
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting ActressJacklyn Jose
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best Picture
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best in CinematographyRomeo Vitug
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best MusicVehnee Saturno
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best SoundRamon Reyes
1996Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting ActressRita Avila
1996Luna Award Best Picture
1996Luna Award Best ActressNora Aunor
1996Luna Award Best DirectorJoel Lamangan
1996Luna Award Best Adapted ScreenplayRicky Lee
1996Luna Award Best SoundRamon Reyes
1996Luna Award Best Supporting ActressJacklyn Jose
1996Luna Award Best EditingEdgardo Vinarao
1996Luna Award Best Original Song"Kahit Konting Awa" by Vehnee Saturno
1996Star Awards for Movies Best ActressNora Aunor
1996Star Awards for Movies Best DirectorJoel Lamangan
1996Star Awards for Movies Best Picture
1996Star Awards for Movies Best Supporting ActressJacklyn Jose
1996Star Awards for Movies Best Movie Theme Song"Kahit Konting Awa" by Vehnee Saturno
1996Star Awards for Movies Best Musical ScoreVehnee Saturno
1996Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleNora Aunor
1996Young Critics CircleBest Achievement in Cinematography and Visual DesignRomeo Vitug
Manny Morfe
1996Young Critics CircleBest Film
1996Young Critics CircleBest Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleJacklyn Jose
1996Young Critics CircleBest ScreenplayRicky Lee
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List of Film Festival Competed or Exhibited