Because of a Flower
| Because of a Flower | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Luis Nepomuceno |
| Written by | Jose Nepomuceno Luis Nepomuceno |
| Produced by | Luis Nepomuceno |
| Starring | Charito Solis |
| Cinematography | Luis Nepomuceno |
| Edited by | Luis Nepomuceno |
| Music by | Leopoldo Silos |
Production company | Nepomuceno films |
| Distributed by | Nepomuceno films |
Release date |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
Because of a Flower (Tagalog: Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak) is a 1967 Philippine drama film directed by Luis Nepomuceno.[1] The film was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 40th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2] It was the first Filipino film to be shot in color by De Luxe.[3] The film won two awards at the 1967 Asian Film Festival: Best Actress (Charito Solis) and Outstanding Child Actress (Jenina Bas).
Cast
- Charito Solis as Margarita
- Ric Rodrigo as Edilberto
- Paraluman as Victoria
- Rod Navarro as Tony
- Ben Perez as Juan
- Liza Lorena as Esperanza
- Jenina Bas as young Esperanza[4]
- Grace Leonor as Cora
- Henry Stevens as Alvaro
- Matimtiman Cruz as Monica
- Joseph de Cordova as Padre
- Mary Walter as Tony's mother
- Pianing Vidal as Arsobispo
Accolades
| Group | Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 Asian Film Festival | Best Actress | Charito Solis[4] | Won |
| Outstanding Child Actress | Jenina Bas | Won |
References
- ^ Cowie, Peter; Elley, Derek (1977). World Filmography: 1967 By Peter Cowie, Derek Elley. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press. ISBN 9780498015656. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ^ Dolor, Danny (October 30, 2011). "Charito, Ric star in landmark Filipino film". Philstar.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Coming home victorious in the Asian Film Festival, she gets royal welcome". The Weekly Nation Magazine. October 30, 1967.
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