Image of Elsa (Nora Aunor) praying.
(L): original print with scratches; (R): enhanced image
Image of Orly (Spanky Manikan).
(L): stained original print; (R): enhanced image
Image of Nimia (Gigi Dueñas) performing tricks for some children.
(L): original print with drop outs and specks; (R): enhanced image
Image of Mang Igme (Cris Daluz), Orly (Spanky Manikan), and Nimia (Gigi Dueñas).
(L): original print with adhesive residue; (R): enhanced image
Here is the new trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32F1F8j0m8AMANILA, Philippines -- The first trailer for the restored high-definition version of the Ishmael Bernal classic "Himala" has been released.
Released online Wednesday via ABS-CBN's official page on video-sharing site YouTube, the first trailer of "Himala" gives an extended look at the 1982 film in restored high-definition quality.
Filipino audiences can now relive the story of Elsa (Nora Aunor), a barrio lass whose visions of the Virgin Mary changes her life and her community, once it hits selected cinemas nationwide on December 5, 2012.
The restored version of "Himala" was first screened at the 2012 Venice International Film Festival in September. But a long history of international recognition for the film preceded the Italian showing.
Notably, it was recognized as a contender for the prestigious Golden Bear Award at the 1983 Berlin International Film Festival. It also won the Bronze Hugo Prize at the Chicago International Film Festival in the same year; and in 2008, was hailed as the Best Asia-Pacific Film Of All Time by the CNN and Asia Pacific Screen Awards.
Written by Ricky Lee, "Himala" is the first film to be restored in HD quality by the ABS-CBN Restoration Project, in partnership with Central Digital Lab, Inc.
According to Leo Katigbak, head of ABS-CBN Film Archives, other films that will be restored in HD quality are: Peque Gallaga's “Oro, Plata, Mata”, and a number of Star Cinema films including Olivia Lamasan’s “Maalaala Mo Kaya” and “Madrasta”; Laurice Guillen’s “Tanging Yaman”; Rory Quintos’ “Anak”; Marilou Diaz-Abaya’s “Bagong Buwan”; and Chito Roño’s “Dekada ’70.”