Himala

Updated: 3 Jul 2009

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Himala Monday Night Movie is a new series of monthly film screenings at The Annexe Gallery, with titles chosen and introduced by guest curators. The first Monday Night Screening on July 6 will see the screening of Himala, curated by filmmaker Amir Muhammad.

Himala (Miracle, 1982), is an award-winning Filipino film directed by the late Philippine National Artist Ishmael Bernal, and stars Nora Aunor in the leading role

Based on a 1967 incident and news report, Himala tells the story of Elsa, a barrio lass whose visions of the Virgin Mary changes her life and causes hysteria in a poor, isolated village. The film is centered on the issues of religious faith and faithlessness.