Volta (film)
A dressmaker becomes a lightning-powered superhero.
Volta is a 2004 action-adventure-comedy film directed by Wenn V. Deramas and starring Ai-Ai delas Alas as the titular superhero. Released under Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions, the film follows an ordinary woman who gains electrical powers and becomes a caped crusader. It later inspired a 2008 television series of the same name with a different setting, storyline, and more comedic tone.
- Release Year
- 2004
- Director
- Wenn V. Deramas
- Lead Actor
- Ai-Ai delas Alas
- Production Company
- Star Cinema, ABS-CBN Film Productions
- Genre
- Action-adventure-comedy
- Antagonist
- Celphora (played by Jean Garcia)
- Inspiration
- 2008 TV series of the same name
Quick Facts
- Director
- Wenn V. Deramas
- Based On
- Characters created · Raymond Diamzon · Francis Xavier Pasion
- Producer
- Tess V. Fuentes
- Writer
- Mel Mendoza-Del Rosario / Artemio Abad
- Starring
- Ai-Ai delas Alas / Diether Ocampo / Onemig Bondoc / Bobby Andrews / Jean Garcia / Justin Cuyugan / Eugene Domingo / Pauleen Luna / Chokoleit / Mura
- Cinematography
- Sherman Philip T. So
- Music
- Jessie Lasaten
- Editing
- Vito Cajili
- Studio
- ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
- Distributor
- Star Cinema
- Released
- 2004 · 6 · 23
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
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Lore & Background
The film centers on Perla Magtoto, a dressmaker who works for her siblings Percy and Penny. After being struck by lightning three times, she discovers she can generate heat and electricity with her hands, leading her to become the superhero Volta. Despite her siblings' resentment, especially Percy, who blames her powers for past mishaps, Perla finds guidance from Ama, a ball of light with a human face, who teaches her to use her powers for good.
Reader's Guide
Volta's main antagonist, Celphora, seeks to harness Volta's powers for her company, Telstra Technology. Celphora deceives Percy by posing as a workmate, captures him and Penny, and demands Volta transfer her powers in exchange for their freedom. Volta complies but ultimately kills Celphora with lightning using a steel rod. This sacrifice leads to a heartfelt reconciliation with her siblings, who finally understand the importance of her role as Volta.
Did You Know?
- The film was directed by Wenn V. Deramas.
- Ai-Ai delas Alas played both Perla Magtoto and her superhero alter ego Volta.
- The antagonist Celphora was portrayed by Jean Garcia.
- The film inspired a 2008 TV series of the same name with a different setting and storyline.
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