Pieta (upcoming film)

Pieta
Pieta
Directed by	Adolfo Alix Jr.
Written by	Jerry Gracio
Produced by	Alfred Vargas
Starring	Nora Aunor ; Alfred Vargas ; ;
Production; company	Alternative Vision Cinema; Noble Wolf; ;
Release date	2024;
Country	Philippines
Language	Filipino

Last updated July 31, 2024

Pieta is an upcoming Philippine drama film starring Nora Aunor and Alfred Vargas. It was directed by Adolf Alix Jr..

Cast

Nora Aunor as Rebecca Bernabe, a blind elderly woman with Alzheimer's disease, who has troubles remembering her son.^[1] Aunor who underwent surgery in 2010 after damaging her vocal chords, is noted for having sung the Kampangan song "Atin Cu Pung Singsing" for the film. She insisted on including the song due to its relevance to the film story.^[2] Aunor wore contact lens on her left eye to simulate a cataract for the role.^[1]
- Angeli Bayani as young Rebecca^[3]
Alfred Vargas as Isaac Bernabe, Rebecca's son. He was sentence for life for the killing of his father at age 16. After 18 years of imprisonment. Isaac was granted pardon and reunites with his mother.^[3]
Jaclyn Jose ^[3] as Santi's mother
Gina Alajar as Beth^[3]
Alan Paule as Isaac's father.^[3]
Bembol Roco as Francis, Isaac's prisonmate.^[3]
Ina Raymundo as Sarah
Miggy Jimenez as Santi
Tommy Alejandrino as Jonil

Production

The development of Pieta was publicly announced as early as February 2023.^[4]

Pieta was produced under Alternative Vision Cinema and Noble Wolf.^[3] Adolfo Alix Jr. was the director with co-star Alfred Vargas also a producer. The film was derived from an original story by Alix,^[5] and not a remake of the 1983 film of the same name which had several adaptations.^[6] Jerry Gracio was the screenwriter.^[7]

Pieta was filmed in March 2023^[7] in less than ten days. ^[8] The film is primarily set in a cornfield in Pampanga.^[1] By June 2023, the film is already in the post-production stage.^[8]

Release

Pieta was initially projected to be released on May 2023, the month when Mother's Day falls.^[5] It was later submitted for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival which opened on December 23, 2023.^[9] However Pieta was not accepted as an entry.^[6]

With the film having a sneak screening as early as December 22, 2023^[1] and has a limited release on December 23, 2023.^[10]Pieta is scheduled to have its theatrical release in the Philippines sometime around 2024.^[2]

Accolades

Date	Awards	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
May 26, 2024	72nd Famas Awards	FAMAS Award for Best Actor	Alfred Vargas	Won	^[11]
		FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress	Gina Alajar	Nominated
		FAMAS Award for Best Screenplay	Jerey Gracio	Nominated
		Circle of Excellence	Nora Aunor	Won
July 21, 2024	40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year	Alfred Vargas	Nominated	^[12]
		Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year	Nora Aunor	Won
		Star Award for Movie Supporting Actor of the Year	Bembol Roco	Nominated
		Star Award for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year	Gina Alajar	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie of the Year	Pieta	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Director of the Year	Adolfo Alix Jr	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year	Jerry Gracio	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year	Nelson Macababat	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Editor of the Year	Adolfo Alix Jr, Mark Joseph Llona	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year	Mikoy Morales	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year	Jhon Paul Sapitula	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year	Immanuel Verona	Nominated
		Star Award for Indie Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year	Pieta	Won

External links

Pieta on Facebook

Related Research Articles

Nora Cabaltera Villamayor, known professionally as Nora Aunor, is a Filipino actress, recording artist, and film producer. Aunor has also appeared in several stage plays, television shows and concerts. She is known as Philippine cinema's "Superstar" and was conferred as a National Artist of the Philippines for Film and Broadcast Arts in 2022. The Hollywood Reporter called her "The Grand Dame of Philippine Cinema" for her performances in the movies Taklub (Trap) and Hustisya (Justice), and for her contributions to the Philippine film industry.

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is an annual film festival organized by the Metro Manila Development Authority and held nationwide in the Philippines. The festival, which runs from Christmas Day through New Year's Day and into first weekend of January in the following year, focuses on Filipino produced films. During the course of the festival, movie theaters show only films that are approved by its jurors and exclude foreign films except in 3D theaters and IMAX theaters. It is one of the two Filipino major film festivals to exclude foreign films in a week-long period, the other being the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino happening during August.

Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno, known as Coco Martin, is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipino actors of the 21st century. His accolades include an ASEAN International Film Festival and Award, two FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, ten PMPC Star Awards for Television and eight Box Office Entertainment Awards. Martin's films have grossed ₱2.3 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time. Tatler Asia named him one of the most influential Filipino personalities in Asia.

Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr., also known as Adolf Alix Jr., is a Filipino screenwriter and film director.

Christopher Strauss de León, also known as Boyet, is a Filipino actor, filmmaker and politician. Often referred to as the "King of Philippine Drama", he gained stardom for his leading man roles in numerous film and television productions including period, romantic drama and thriller. His work has received various accolades throughout his career spanning five decades, including eight FAMAS Awards, two Gawad Urian Awards, four Luna Awards, nine Star Awards, and eight Metro Manila Film Festival Awards.

The 18th Metro Manila Film Festival was held in 1992.

Gloria Anne Borrego Galla, known professionally as Gloria Romero, is a Filipino actress. With a career spanning 70 years, she has appeared in over 250 motion pictures and television productions. Referred to as the "Queen of Philippine Cinema", she is known for her sophisticated and demure image. She is one of the major stars of the Golden Age of Philippine Cinema in the 1950s to mid 1960s, becoming the country's highest paid movie actress and one of the top box-office draws of the era.

The 37th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the annual film festival in Manila, Philippines that is held from December 25, 2011 until the first week of January 2012. During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters in order to showcase locally produced films.

<i>One More Try</i> (film) 2012 drama film by Ruel S. Bayani

One More Try is a 2012 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Ruel S. Bayani from a screenplay by Anna Karenina Ramos, Kriz G. Gazmen, and Jay Fernando. The film stars Angel Locsin, Angelica Panganiban, Dingdong Dantes and Zanjoe Marudo.

<i>Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?</i> 1990 Filipino film

Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?(Andrea, How Is It Like to Be a Mother?) is a 1990 Filipino film and an official entry to the 1990 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino, abbreviated as PPP, is a film festival held in the Philippines in celebration of the Buwan ng Wika. It is organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines. Similar to the Metro Manila Film Festival, only shortlisted films will be shown in cinemas except in select 3D cinemas, VIP cinemas and IMAX theaters.

The 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 44th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX and 4D theaters).

Onanay is a Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Gina Alajar and Joel Lamangan, it stars Jo Berry in the title role. It premiered on August 6, 2018 on the network's Telebabad line up replacing Kambal, Karibal. The series concluded on March 15, 2019 with a total of 160 episodes. It was replaced by Sahaya in its timeslot.

The 2019 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is the 45th edition of the annual Metro Manila Film Festival held in Metro Manila and throughout the Philippines. It is organized by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). During the festival, no foreign films are shown in Philippine theaters (except IMAX and 4D theaters).

<i>Isa Pang Bahaghari</i> 2019 Philippine drama film

Isa Pang Bahaghari is a 2019 Philippine drama film directed by Joel Lamangan and produced by Heaven's Best Entertainment and distributed by Solar Pictures, starring Nora Aunor, Phillip Salvador, Michael de Mesa, Zanjoe Marudo, Joseph Marco, Sanya Lopez, Maris Racal, Albie Casiño and Migs Almendras. The film premiered at the 2020 Metro Manila Film Festival.

Big Night! is a 2021 Philippine black comedy film directed by Jun Robles Lana.

References

1 2 3 4 PEP Troika (December 23, 2023). "Nora Aunor, hindi umurong sa challenges sa shooting ng Pieta" [Nora Aunor did not back out from the challenges in shooting Pieta]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
1 2 Severo, Jan Milo (December 28, 2023). "Nora Aunor sings again in 'Pieta' over a decade after damaging vocal chords". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Asilo, Rito P. (January 8, 2024). "Nora, Gina and Jaclyn's provocative dramatic synergy in 'Pieta'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
↑ Iglesias, Iza (February 9, 2023). "Nora Aunor returns to the big screen with 'Pieta'". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
1 2 Bautista, Mario (February 6, 2023). "Direk Adolf stresses that 'Pieta' with Nora, Gina and Alfred not a remake". Journal Online. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
1 2 "'Sayang…hindi nakasama ang Pieta nina Alfred at Nora sa MMFF 2023'" [A shame... Pieta of Alfred and Nora not included in MMFF 2023]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 29, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
1 2 "Alfred Vargas, excited mapanood ang eksena kasama sina Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, at Jaclyn Jose". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. March 27, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
1 2 Santos, Rhea Manila (June 10, 2023). "Alfred Vargas on working with Nora Aunor in 'Pieta': 'Never siya nagyabang!'" [Alfred Vargas on working with Nora Aunor in ‘Pieta’: ‘She never bragged!’]. PUSH (in English and Filipino). Retrieved January 12, 2024.
↑ Salterio, Leah (September 29, 2023). "Alfred Vargas hopes 'Pieta' will make it to MMFF". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
↑ "It Deserves to Be Seen: PIETA with NORA AUNOR and ALFRED VARGAS". Kumagcow.com. December 30, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
↑ Philippines Star (May 6, 2024). "LIST: Here are the nominees for the 72nd FAMAS awards". Philippine Star Life. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
↑ Krishnan, Ganiel (July 22, 2024). "40th Star Awards for Movies celebrates decades of excellence in Philippine cinema". News.ABS-CBN.com . Retrieved July 24, 2024.

This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.

[umurong-1] 1 2 3 4 PEP Troika (December 23, 2023). "Nora Aunor, hindi umurong sa challenges sa shooting ng Pieta" [Nora Aunor did not back out from the challenges in shooting Pieta]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[sings-again-2] 1 2 Severo, Jan Milo (December 28, 2023). "Nora Aunor sings again in 'Pieta' over a decade after damaging vocal chords". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[provocative-3] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Asilo, Rito P. (January 8, 2024). "Nora, Gina and Jaclyn's provocative dramatic synergy in 'Pieta'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[mt1-4] Iglesias, Iza (February 9, 2023). "Nora Aunor returns to the big screen with 'Pieta'". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[journal-5] 1 2 Bautista, Mario (February 6, 2023). "Direk Adolf stresses that 'Pieta' with Nora, Gina and Alfred not a remake". Journal Online. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[sayang-6] 1 2 "'Sayang…hindi nakasama ang Pieta nina Alfred at Nora sa MMFF 2023'" [A shame... Pieta of Alfred and Nora not included in MMFF 2023]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. December 29, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[excited-7] 1 2 "Alfred Vargas, excited mapanood ang eksena kasama sina Nora Aunor, Gina Alajar, at Jaclyn Jose". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. March 27, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[push1-8] 1 2 Santos, Rhea Manila (June 10, 2023). "Alfred Vargas on working with Nora Aunor in 'Pieta': 'Never siya nagyabang!'" [Alfred Vargas on working with Nora Aunor in ‘Pieta’: ‘She never bragged!’]. PUSH (in English and Filipino). Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[hopes-9] Salterio, Leah (September 29, 2023). "Alfred Vargas hopes 'Pieta' will make it to MMFF". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.

[10] "It Deserves to Be Seen: PIETA with NORA AUNOR and ALFRED VARGAS". Kumagcow.com. December 30, 2023. Retrieved July 30, 2024.

[11] Philippines Star (May 6, 2024). "LIST: Here are the nominees for the 72nd FAMAS awards". Philippine Star Life. Retrieved May 15, 2024.

[12] Krishnan, Ganiel (July 22, 2024). "40th Star Awards for Movies celebrates decades of excellence in Philippine cinema". News.ABS-CBN.com . Retrieved July 24, 2024.

[1]

[2]

[3]

[4]

[5]

[6]

[7]

[8]

[9]

[10]

[11]

[12]