Biktima (transl. Victim) is a 1990 Philippine horror thriller film directed by Lino Brocka from a story and screenplay written by Jose Dalisay Jr. and Roy C. Iglesias. Starring Sharon Cuneta and Christopher de Leon, the story follows a human rights lawyer who falls in love with a man who turned out to be the one who raped her client.
Produced and distributed by Viva Films, the film was theatrically released on November 29, 1990.
Synopsis Human rights lawyers Becca Dizon and Dave Pascual were tasked to prosecute prominent scion Jing Aureus for allegedly raping Laura Malicat. Jing, a son of Congressman Aureus and fiancé to socialite Fey Navarro, uses his connections to overturn a possible guilty verdict to avoid jail time. After the case was overturned, he befriends Atty. Dizon, and tries to strike a romantic relationship with her, with underlying motives.
Cast Sharon Cuneta as Atty. Becca Dizon Christopher de Leon as Jing Aureus Gina Alajar as Laura Malicat Rowell Santiago as Atty. Dave Pascual Nanette Medved as Fey Navarro: Jing's fiancée William Lorenzo as Sonny Lucita Soriano as Tiya Edad Johnny Wilson as Congressman Aureus Lollie Mara as Mrs. Aureus Jess Ramos as Atty. Cuevas Nanding Fernandez as Fey's Father Lulu Arietta as Fey's Mother Joji Isla as Bank Manager Dodie Lacuna as TV Newscaster Millet Advincula as Female TV Host Ben Rivera as Mang Dino Carmi Matic as Sherry Susing Sayson as Aling Susing Robert Talabis as Col. De Guia
Production Casting Dawn Zulueta was originally cast as Fey Navarro, but turned it down. Eventually, the role went to Nanette Medved.
Filming Christopher de Leon accepted his mentor's request to direct his character's death scene, despite his reluctance. Bey Vito, the assistant director, helped him to do it while Brocka went overseas for film festival appearances.
Reception Accolades Award-giving organization Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result 7th Star Awards for Movies 1991 Best Actor Christopher de Leon 14th Gawad Urian Awards 1991 Best Supporting Actress Gina Alajar 39th FAMAS Awards May 11, 1991 Best Supporting Actress Gina Alajar 9th FAP Awards May 25, 1991 Best Actor Christopher de Leon Best Actress Sharon Cuneta Best Screenplay Jose F. Dalisay Best Cinematography Pedro Manding and Cloduald Austria Best Musical Score Jaime Fabregas Best Sound Vic Macamay Catholic Mass Media Awards 1991 Best Supporting Actor William Lorenzo Best Supporting Actress Gina Alajar References
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