| Pieta | |
| Director: | Adolfo Alix Jr. |
| Producer: | Alfred Vargas |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Language: | Filipino |
Pieta is a 2023 Philippine drama film starring Nora Aunor and Alfred Vargas. It was directed by Adolf Alix Jr..
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]
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]
| Date | Awards | Category | Recipient | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 72nd Famas Awards | FAMAS Award for Best Actor | Alfred Vargas | [11] | |
| FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress | Gina Alajar | ||||
| FAMAS Award for Best Screenplay | Jerey Gracio | ||||
| Circle of Excellence | Nora Aunor | ||||
| July 21, 2024 | 40th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | PMPC Star Award for Movie Actor of the Year | Alfred Vargas | [12] | |
| Star Award for Movie Actress of the Year | Nora Aunor | ||||
| Star Award for Movie Supporting Actor of the Year | Bembol Roco | ||||
| Star Award for Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | Gina Alajar | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie of the Year | Pieta | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Director of the Year | Adolfo Alix Jr | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Screenwriter of the Year | Jerry Gracio | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Cinematographer of the Year | Nelson Macababat | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Editor of the Year | Adolfo Alix Jr, Mark Joseph Llona | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Musical Scorer of the Year | Mikoy Morales | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Production Designer of the Year | Jhon Paul Sapitula | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Sound Engineer of the Year | Immanuel Verona | ||||
| Star Award for Indie Movie Ensemble Acting of the Year | Pieta |