Pieta is a 2023 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 trouble remembering her son. Aunor, who underwent surgery in 2010 after damaging her vocal cords, is noted for having sung the Kapampangan song "Atin Cu Pung Singsing" for the film. She insisted on including the song due to its relevance to the film story. Aunor wore a contact lens on her left eye to simulate a cataract for the role. Angeli Bayani as young Rebecca Alfred Vargas as Isaac Bernabe, Rebecca's son. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for the killing of his father at the age of 16. After 18 years of imprisonment, Isaac was granted a pardon and reunited with his mother. Jaclyn Jose as Santi's mother Gina Alajar as Beth Alan Paule as Isaac's father Bembol Roco as Francis, Isaac's prisonmate. 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.
Pieta was produced under Alternative Vision Cinema and Noble Wolf. Adolfo Alix Jr. was the director with co-star Alfred Vargas also a producer. The film was derived from an original story by Alix, and not a remake of the 1983 film of the same name which had several adaptations. Jerry Gracio was the screenwriter.
Pieta was filmed in March 2023 in less than ten days. The film is primarily set in a cornfield in Pampanga. By June 2023, the film is already in the post-production stage.
Release Pieta was initially projected to be released in May 2023, the month when Mother's Day falls. It was later submitted for the 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival, which opened on December 23, 2023. However, Pieta was not accepted as an entry.
The film had a sneak screening as early as December 22, 2023 and was given a limited release on December 23, 2023. Pieta is scheduled to have its theatrical release in the Philippines sometime around 2024.
Accolades DateAwardsCategoryRecipientResult May 26, 202472nd Famas AwardsFAMAS Award for Best ActorAlfred VargasFAMAS Award for Best Supporting ActressGina AlajarFAMAS Award for Best ScreenplayJerey GracioCircle of ExcellenceNora AunorJuly 21, 202440th PMPC Star Awards for MoviesPMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the YearAlfred VargasStar Award for Movie Actress of the YearNora AunorStar Award for Movie Supporting Actor of the YearBembol RocoStar Award for Movie Supporting Actress of the YearGina AlajarStar Award for Indie Movie of the YearPietaStar Award for Indie Movie Director of the YearAdolfo Alix JrStar Award for Indie Movie Screenwriter of the YearJerry GracioStar Award for Indie Movie Cinematographer of the YearNelson MacababatStar Award for Indie Movie Editor of the YearAdolfo Alix Jr, Mark Joseph LlonaStar Award for Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the YearMikoy MoralesStar Award for Indie Movie Production Designer of the YearJhon Paul SapitulaStar Award for Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the YearImmanuel VeronaStar Award for Indie Movie Ensemble Acting of the YearPieta
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