BATCH '81

1h 40min | Drama |

Philippines 

Synopsis
The lives of seven neophytes as they strive to enter a Greek letter fraternity through a difficult hazing process. The entire experience is seen through the eyes of Sid Lucero, one of the neophytes.
Director:

Mike De Leon 

Writer:

Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
Raquel Villavicencio
Mike De Leon

Producer:

Marichu Maceda (executive producer)
Chona Vera-Perez (associate producer)

Cinematographer:

Rody Lacap

Music/Composer:

Lorrie Ilustre

Editorial Department:

Jess Navarro
Ernesto Jacinto (assistant editor)
Ciriaco Item (assistant editor)
Celso Dumlao (assistant editor)
Angel Braga (assistant editor)

Production Design/Art Department:

Cesar Hernando
Berting De Guzman (propsman)
Jesus Enriquez (setman)
Jesse Sto. Domingo (special effects)
Apolonio Abadeza (special effects)

Production Management:

Joe Jardi
Rey Maliuanag
Mario Arceo (legman)
Fernando Alindogan (field cashier)
Eva Salvador (production assistant)
Audie Gemora (production assistant)
Banana Garcia (production assistant)
Tina Elises (production assistant)

Sound Department:

Oscar Magnaye (field soundman)
Abel Pastoran (boom operator)
Luis S. Reyes (sound engineer)
Ramon Reyes
Sebastian Sayson (sound effects)
Fred Enriquez (clapper)

Camera and Lighting Department:

Narding Layacan (assistant cameraman)
Pablito Ibañez (gaffer)
Celso Morante (electrician)
Teddy Nanale (camera lifter)

Post-production:

Cinema Artists (titles)

Assistant/Associate Director:

Ding Achacoso (assistant director)

Production Company:

MVP Pictures

Cast:

Mark Gil
Sandy Andolong
Ward Luarca
Noel Trinidad
Ricky Sandico
Jimmy Javier
Rod Leido
Bing Pimentel
Criselda Cecilio
Mike Arvisu
Vic Lima
Dodo Cabasal
Edwin Reyes
Nanette Inventor
Joe Jardi
Ed Trinidad
Joseph Olfindo
Charito Solis
Chanda Romero
Johnny Delgado
Armida Siguion-Reyna
Chito Ponce-Enrile
Buddy Sta. Juana
Ronnie Portugal
Gilbert Serrano
Gerry Perez
Jan Bernardo
Ed Raymundo
Teng Salazar
Orlan Abaliel
Audie Gemora
Dick Alcaraz
Peping Almojuela
Raquel Villavicencio
Pancho Escaler
Annie Silva

Additional Crew:

Peping Almojuela (script supervision)
Joseph Olfindo (story consultant)
Terry Pido (PRO)
Lea Locsin (choreography)
Frecy Iniego (continuity)
Allan Trinidad (grips)
Bubut Lansangan (grips)
Romy Dollero (grips)
Fernando Ibañez (grips)
Romy Nario (fight instructor)
Carlos Diaz (fight instructor)
Billy Ruelo (stillman)
Danny Tecson (generator man)
Renato Cantuba (utility)
Carlito Santos (utility)
Loleng Gile (utility)
Romy Morante (service drivers)
Estory Asinas (service drivers)

Alternative Title:
Year: 1982
Genre: Drama
Country:

Philippines 

Language:

Tagalog 

Locations:
Subtitle:
Awards, Recognition, & Participation:

Best Picture - Batch '81 
FAP Awards (1983)

Best Original Screenplay - Raquel Villavicencio, Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
FAP Awards (1983)

Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula) - Clodualdo Del Mundo Jr.
Mike De Leon
Raquel Villavicencio
Gawad Urian Awards (1983)

Best Editing (Pinakamahusay na Editing) - Jess Navarro
Gawad Urian Awards (1983)


Nomination -  Chicago International Film Festival (1982)
Best Feature - Mike De Leon 


Nominations - Gawad Urian Awards (1983)
Best Picture (Pinakamahusay na Pelikula) - Batch  '81
Best Direction (Pinakamahusay na Direksyon) - Mike De Leon
Best Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangunahing Aktor) - Mark Gil
Best Supporting Actor (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor) - Jimmy Javier
Best Cinematography (Pinakamahusay na Sinematograpiya) - Rody Lacap
Best Production Design (Pinakamahusay na Disenyong Pamproduksiyon) - Cesar Hernando
Best Music (Pinakamahusay na Musika) - Lorrie Ilustre
Best Sound (Pinakamahusay na Tunog) - Ramon Reyes


Chicago international Film Festival (1982)

Toronto International Film Festival (1982)

Venice Film Festival (Restored Version, 2017


Restored Version, 2018
Qcinema International Film Festival

Restored Version, 2018
Cinemalaya

Total Running Time: 1h 40min
Color: color
Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1
Sound Mix: Mono
General Carrier Specific Carrier Form Completeness
Film 35mm Feature Complete
Digital File MP4 Feature Complete
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18 October 2019, Friday