Adela (2008 film)

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Adela
Adelaposter.jpg
Directed by Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.
Written by
Produced by
  • Maxie Evangelista III
  • Noel D. Ferrer
Starring
CinematographyAlbert Banzon
Edited byAlex Castañeda
Music byDitoy Aguila
Production
company
Bicycle Pictures
Distributed byVisit Films
Release date
  • July 11, 2008 (2008-07-11)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Adela is a 2008 Filipino drama independent film starring Anita Linda. The film was a tribute for the film veteran which won Best Actress awards from the Gawad Tanglaw, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) and Young Critics Circle for her portrayal of the titular character. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The story of Adela, which takes place in the span of one day, is a heartbreaking story of a woman who longs for the company of her loved ones.

Synopsis

On her eightieth birthday, Adela prepares enough food to accommodate her children who all promised to be present during the occasion. She goes around the community and helps those who are in need. She tries to treat it like a normal day—doing her daily chores and duties but the widow can't hide her loneliness.

Adela has three children: an OFW who works in Qatar; a drug addict son (portrayed by Ricky Davao) who is currently in jail; and a daughter who works as a housemaid in Makati. They all fail to show up and greet her, prompting her to spend the day alone in Freedom Island, a bird sanctuary where mangroves are abundant. [4]

Plot

On her way home, Mercy (Angeli Bayani), heavily pregnant discovered her live-in partner PJ (Jason Abalos), is sleeping with her mistress (Cyra de la Cerna). To her dismay, she accidentally labored with the help of Aling Adela (Anita Linda), a former midwife. Celebrating her 80th birthday, Adela expects her children to come along with her grand children. On the other hand, PJ with the baranggay captain invited Aling Adela for a gathering to celebrate the birth of his baby and at the same time convince her to join the prayer rally for President Arroyo but in excuse she wants to have her day with her children. As she prepares to go to church, Benjo (Joem Bascon) came to sell a toaster and a cellphone charger. She then discovered her wedding ring was gone then went to a junk shop manager and found out that the appliances she bought are all stolen from Aling Glenda (Perla Bautista). She confronted the young snatcher and pleaded for her ring back but he won’t simply admit it. She simply went to church to pray and give thanks for this special day but she then saw the young snatchers activities. She also met her former co-league in the radio. There were chit-chats and Adela refuses to discuss how lonely her life is. Near the church, she also bought toys and decorations for her apos. She went also to the local prison to visit her son only to find out that her son is about to be convicted and be transferred in the Muntinglupa. She then decided to attend the PJ’s celebration with all the drinking and karaoke singing. While all the gang is singing “Luha”, she got a call from her daughter. It is unclear but based on the reaction of Adela, her daughter won’t be able to come. She went home, gave some pancit to her neighbour. She also went to the young snatcher’s mother and gave the appliance back only to discover an illicit love affair with a stud. As everyone went to the prayer rally, Adela silently went to the river shore and celebrated 80th birthday with an uncertain hope and much pain. The film ended with a disturbing scene where Adela went to a bush place and leaves the audience hanging what happened. [5]

Cast

Release

Adolfo Alix Jr.'s Adela was the opening film of the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on July 20, 2008. [6]

Adolfo Alix Jr. Adela was also shown in the World Cinema Section of the 2008 Toronto International Film Festival. [7]

Accolades

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009 International Film Festival Rotterdam Film PresentedNominated
Vladivostok International Film Festival Official SelectionNominated
Melbourne International Film Festival Official SelectionNominated
Moscow International Film Festival Official SelectionNominated
Sarasota Film Festival Narrative CompetitionNominated
San Francisco Asian-American Film Festival Official Selection International Showcase CompetitionNominated
Young Critics Circle AwardsBest Actress for Anita Linda Won
Best PictureWon
Best PerformanceWon
Best ScreenplayWon
Best Cinematography and Visual DesignWon
Best EditingWon
Best Sound and Aural OrchestrationWon
2008 2008 Toronto International Film Festival Official Selection Contemporary World CinemaNominated
Cinemanila International Film Festival Best Actress for Anita Linda Won
Pusan International Film Festival Official Selection Window to Asian CinemaNominated
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival Opening FilmNominated

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