# Pieta (2023 film)

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 troubles remembering her son. 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. Aunor wore 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 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.
* 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.
With the film having a sneak screening as early as December 22, 2023 and has a limited release on December 23, 2023. Pieta is scheduled to have its theatrical release in the Philippines sometime around 2024.

## Accolades

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