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Manila

Originaltitel: Maynila sa mga kuko ng liwanag
  • 1975
  • TV-14
  • 2 Std. 5 Min.
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Hilda Koronel and Bembol Roco in Manila (1975)
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Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuJúlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.Júlio Madiaga, a 'provinciano', arrives in Manila to search for his beloved, Ligaya.

  • Regie
    • Lino Brocka
  • Drehbuch
    • Edgardo M. Reyes
    • Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Hilda Koronel
    • Bembol Roco
    • Lou Salvador Jr.
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    7,8/10
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    • Regie
      • Lino Brocka
    • Drehbuch
      • Edgardo M. Reyes
      • Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Hilda Koronel
      • Bembol Roco
      • Lou Salvador Jr.
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  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
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      • 8 Gewinne & 2 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    Hilda Koronel
    Hilda Koronel
    • Ligaya Paraiso
    Bembol Roco
    Bembol Roco
    • Julio Madiaga
    • (as Rafael Roco Jr.)
    Lou Salvador Jr.
    • Atong
    Joonee Gamboa
    Joonee Gamboa
    • Omeng
    Pio De Castro III
    • Imo
    Danilo Posadas
    • Benny
    Joe Jardi
    • Frank
    • (as Joseph Jardinazo)
    Spanky Manikan
    Spanky Manikan
    • Gido
    Edipolo Erosido
    • Eddie
    Pancho Pelagio
    • Mr. Balajadia
    Purita Yap
    • Nanay
    Josephine Gutierrez
    • Kapatid ni Ligaya
    Gina Zegui
    • Kapatid ni Ligaya
    Ronnie Magalong
    • Kapatid ni Ligaya
    Anna Marie Nicolas
    • Batang Ligaya
    Victor Diendo
    • Batang Julio
    Lily Gamboa Mendoza
    • Perla
    • (as Lily Gamboa-Mendoza)
    Abelardo Reyes
    • Tatay
    • Regie
      • Lino Brocka
    • Drehbuch
      • Edgardo M. Reyes
      • Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
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    8lasttimeisaw

    a searing social critique told through the jeremiad of a young fishmonger from a provincial island

    The linchpin of Filipino cinema, Lino Brocka's pièce de résistance has been received a well- deserved BluRay treatment, MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT is a searing social critique told through the jeremiad of a young fishmonger from a provincial island, Julio Madiaga (the newcomer Roco purveys a deeply affecting performance as a new-in-town tenderfoot) arrives in the big city to search for his childhood sweetheart Ligaya (Koronel), who has been roped into shady prostitute ring from their hometown, only to be overcome by a society infested with moral turpitude and unspeakable vice, belonging to the lowest of the social rung, Julio is inexorably driven to a breaking point when he can only resort to the most radical method to express his fury and desperation, and his ultimate denouement is ominously preordained through the accretion of his violent impulse.

    Brocka hones a critical eye in presenting the film's urban jungle milieu, shot in actual loci: the harsh conditions of those construction workers, one of them, Atong (Salvador, Jr.) with whom Julio befriends, lives in the squalid shanty with his younger sister (Mendoza) and their bed-ridden father (a landowner expelled out of his own property by wealthy foreigners), adjacent to polluted water, believe it or not, he is in a well-off situation (before the sorry fate catches on with his family); a chock-a-block local market where bargains for goods soon sour into personal attacks and that particular building where Julio suspects Ligaya is interned by a Chinese Filipino Ah-Tek (Yap), the rare seen ringleader, and its neon-lit signboard.

    His pittance is shortchanged by the sleazy honcho and dangled by the intrusive oldest profession, sacked mercilessly when he is no longer needed, Julio witnesses accidental death befalls on the construction site, the indignant fate befalls on Atong and his family, still, he is too wet behind the ears, succumbs to the skulduggery of a policeman imposer on the street. The crescendo of injustice is which lends this film its cachet and its undimmed relevance, the whole drama probes an unyielding peer into the miasma of unrelieved depravity (just to plumb how pandemic this kind of pathology can reach with a deplorable cri-de-coeur), mirrored through Julio's nostalgic erstwhile memories (ultra-snappy edited), which we all but realize there is no way back.

    An unexpected sortie in the rough trade virtually becomes the most benevolent segment among a concatenation of threnodies, where Julio reluctantly dips his toes with an epicene punter, which imbues a purely libidinous concern without any creeping malevolence, that is prevalent elsewhere. But, not everyone can find his feet in that line of business, the bar is quite high, actually. An non- judgmental take on the often pejoratively depicted subculture does flag up Brocka's unflinching resolution to spark more social commentary than he would be allowed.

    Eventually, a chance meeting (a rather oddly conceived occasion wanting more context) reunites the star-crossed lovers, and Hilda Koronel recounts Ligaya's ordeal with palpable poignancy in the lengthy close-ups, only to be tritely weighed down by her inextricable maternal attachment, and spoils their final chance of a happier finale.

    Upholstered with a perturbing score from Jocson, MANILA IN THE CLAWS OF LIGHT is as harrowing a story as one could envision, but under Brocka's stylish execution, it brims with an urgency to provoke, to shock, to jolt viewers into condemnation, only if he could have curtailed his exasperating anti-China slant, viewed 40-odd years later.
    10dwightangelodeleon

    A city with dead ends for the poorest of the poor rings true even today.

    Over four decades later, Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (1975) holds up as a tale of a city mostly unwilling to provide opportunities for its poorest inhabitants.

    Julio Maldiaga (played by Bembol Roco), a man from the province, struggles to make ends meet in Manila, switching from one source of income to the next while dealing with all misfortunes that Manila presents his way. What keeps him going is the desire to reunite with an old flame, Ligaya, who moved to the city from their province in search of a better life.

    Similar to Filipino film classics of the era, Lino Brocka's masterpiece does not hesitate portraying Manila as irredeemable--a city filled with exploited construction workers, prostitutes left with no choice but to sell their soul, thriving informal settlers, and people above their socioeconomic class who get to dictate how the world works. The angst against the Marcos-era social order is evident here, as Brocka shows the demonstrations in the streets, as well as anti-government slogans in the walls, as a backdrop of the decaying Philippine capital.

    The final scene proves little has changed since Brocka's work came to life on the big screen in 1975. The Julio Maldiagas of Manila in the 21st century are often than not presented with the same demise: a literal dead end, with all the wrong decisions a person and Manila made for himself coming back to bite him.
    9timmy_501

    More than just a social issues film

    Lino Brocka's 1975 film The Nail of Brightness (aka Manila in the Claws of Neon) is first and foremost a showcase for the social ills of the Philippines, particularly in the urban center of Manila. The film's main character Julio is only recently arrived to the city having left behind his impoverished but relatively dignified and happy life as a fisherman in a small village to find his girlfriend Ligaya who had herself gone to the city at the promise of a job and some educational opportunities only to disappear completely a short time later. Julio's episodic experiences in the city give Brocka a chance to exhibit all sorts of social issues as Julio is robbed of his savings before the film even begins and is forced to seek employment at an unsafe construction site where he agrees to work for a low wage and fails to even receive the meager pay he bargained for; the construction company can get away with this because of a lazy, inefficient government that apparently does nothing for its working class people. As the film continues Julio's misery grows greater; more than one character is forced to turn to prostitution to make ends meet and several major characters are the victims of violent crime.

    In spite of the didactic nature of the material, Brocka's film is a success because he builds sympathy for Julio through the use of subjective camera techniques. The narrative is peppered with brief, precisely edited flashback shots from Julio's point of view: the result is an unusually powerful evocation of memory. Brocka's subjective cinema transcends the established techniques of social realism and allows him create one of the greatest doomed characters in film history.
    8reelreviewsandrecommendations

    Absorbing & Affecting

    It is the 1970's and Julio is a young man from the island of Marinduque. Searching for his long-lost girlfriend Ligaya, he travels to Manila, the capital of the Philippines. While there, he takes whatever work he can find; being constantly short-changed by the callousness and avarice of the Marcos regime. Struggling to survive on the cutthroat streets of the concrete jungle, he encounters the best and worst of humanity, and the boundaries of his dignity are tested. Whether or not Julio finds Ligaya, and if the two of them escape the city unscathed, remains to be seen in Lino Brocka's 'Manila in the Claws of Light.'

    A powerfully understated film, 'Manila in the Claws of Light' is based on the novel 'In the Claws of Brightness' by Edgardo Reyes, with a screenplay from Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr. Gritty and moving, the story presents a sadly realistic portrait of extreme poverty that will resonate with many. The film serves as a barbed commentary on the corruption and insensitivity of the Filipino government of the 70's, as well as a thoughtful allegory of how the innocent can be corrupted by the iniquity of urban life. It is unremitting and occasionally quite hard to watch; though always impossible to ignore.

    Superbly, subtly written, 'Manila in the Claws of Light' is also visually alluring. Mike de Leon's restrained, evocative cinematography is stunning, capturing beautifully the hectic street life of Manila. At times, he shoots the film similarly to a documentary, heightening the realism of the subject matter. During flashback sequences, his approach becomes more romantic and stylized, lending those scenes additional tone and power. Throughout the picture his work under Brocka's direction is inventive and striking; and many of his shots linger in the mind long after the credits have rolled.

    The film features a score from Max Jocson which is deeply atmospheric and- if you don't mind the term- very 70's and full of catchy synthesized melodies. Also worthy of note is Ike Jarlego Jr and Edgardo Jarlego's editing, which is seamless and intuitive. The movie has a steady pace that never falters; even in scenes of contemplation or high drama. Additionally, Ricardo De Guzman's production design is rich and textured, contributing to the gritty visual aesthetic established by de Leon's cinematography.

    'Manila in the Claws of Light' features a cast performing at the top of their games. Rafael Roco Jr.- also known as Bembol Roco- stars as Julio, delivering a strong performance of intelligence and emotional depth. He has the audiences' sympathy right from the start, and never loses it. Hilda Koronel is somewhat underutilized as Ligaya, though steals the few scenes she's in completely; and may just break your heart in one of them. Lou Salvador Jr does impressive work in the supporting role of Atong, as does Joonee Gamboa as the character Omeng. All underplay their parts, staying true to the tone of naturalism that runs throughout the film.

    A haunting piece of cinema, 'Manila in the Claws of Light' is an accomplished piece of work in every regard. Sad, poignant and realistic, it offers viewers an unfettered view of extreme poverty and ennui in the city. Powerful and subtle both, with a story that is devastatingly true to life and full of social commentary, the film is well-acted, masterfully directed by Lino Brocka and boasts fine cinematography from Mike de Leon. In short, 'Manila in the Claws of Light' is an affecting, absorbing film unlikely to be forgotten by any who see it.
    9MaherabHossen

    #1st Phillipino Film

    "Manila in the Claws of Light" owes its distinct brand of cinema verite to Italy's postwar neorealist cinema of De Sica's contemporaries. It offers a realistic look at the titular city while also providing a universal story of life and death in the metropolis. Owing to its title, the film explores the fatality of being drawn to the light. Julio searches for Ligaya, the "joy" and the light of his life, but finds himself ruined in the process. He ventures into the city, the light that supposedly brings financial stability, and faces disillusionment instead. Mixing visceral, documentary-like realism with the narrative focus of Hollywood noir and melodrama, Manila in the Claws of Light is an emotional journey that will leave the audience floored by its ending.

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      Jay Ilagan was supposed to play the role of Julio Madiaga. But due to his increasing weight problem, he had to quit. The role went to the newcomer Bembol Roco.
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      Pol: A girl who's used to dried fish will be thrilled with smoked fish. But give a girl smoked fish when she's used to ham and it's all-out war. Poor girls are easy to please.

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 16. Juli 1975 (Philippinen)
    • Herkunftsland
      • Philippinen
    • Sprachen
      • Philippinisch
      • Tagalog
      • Englisch
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    • Drehorte
      • Binondo, Manila, Philippinen(interior and exterior locations)
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      • 2 Std. 5 Min.(125 min)
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