Thelma (2011 film)

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.

Thelma
Theatrical movie poster
Directed byPaul Soriano
Produced by
  • Samantha Chavez Que
  • Rino Que
  • Maja Salvador
  • Paul Soriano
Screenplay by
  • Froilan Medina
  • Paul Soriano
Story by
  • Rino Que
  • Froilan Medina
  • Paul Soriano
Starring
Music byArchie Castillo
CinematographyOdyssey Flores
Edited byMark Victor
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • September 7, 2011 (2011-09-07)
Running time
111 minutes
CountryPhilippines
Language
  • Filipino
  • Tagalog
  • Ilocano
Box office₱150.8 million[1]

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

References
  1. Philippines Box Office September 7–11, 2011
  2. 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
  3. Paul Soriano impressed by how Thelma star Maja Salvador faces controversies head on retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  4. Director Paul Soriano immerses himself in running for indie project Thelma retrieved on September 9, 2011 via www.pep.ph
  5. 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
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