Thelma (2011 film)
| Thelma | |
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 Theatrical movie poster | |
| Directed by | Paul Soriano |
| Written by | Froi Medina Paul Soriano |
| Screenplay by | Froi Medina Paul Soriano |
| Story by | Rino Que Froi Medina Paul Soriano |
| Produced by | Paul Soriano Maja Salvador, Rino Que, Samantha Chavez |
| Starring | Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos Tetchie Agbayani |
| Cinematography | Odyssey Flores |
| Edited by | Mark Victor |
| Music by | Brad Haehnel |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Star Cinema Paramount Pictures (International) |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Tagalog, Ilocano |
| Box office | P150.8 million[1] |
Thelma is 2011 Filipino inspirational family-drama film released by Star Cinema with Maja Salvador portraying the title-role.[2] The film is directed by Paul Soriano[3][4] and is inspired by true stories. The film premiered in September 7, 2011 and received an "A" rating from the Cinema Evaluation Board.
Overview
Production
Maja Salvador underwent training by a national track star and Survivor Philippines castaway Elma Muros and her husband Jojo Posadas for her role as a runner in the independent film. Paul Soriano was chosen to direct the film.[5] Filming began whilst simultaneously taping for Salvador's show Minsan Lang Kita Iibigin.
Synopsis
Tomboyish Ilocano girl Thelma (Maja Salvador) discovers she's got a gift for speed. But while her talent creates new opportunities, it also presents new challenges for her and her family.
Cast
- Maja Salvador as Thelma
- John Arcilla as Aldo
- Tetchie Agbayani as Floring
- Perry Escaño as Carding
- Eliza Pineda as Hannah
- Sue Prado as Marie
- Jason Abalos as Sammy
- Elma Muros as Coach Rose
References
- ^ Philippines Box Office September 7–11, 2011
- ^ Director Paul Soriano says it's "unfortunate" he is being linked to Thelma star Maja Salvador retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
- ^ Paul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
- ^ Director Paul Soriano immerses himself in running for indie project Thelma retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
- ^ Director Paul Soriano chooses track and field as subject of his second film; Maja Salvador stars as a runner, takes lessons with Elma Muros retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph