| Adela | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Adolfo Alix Jr. |
| Produced by | Adolfo Alix Jr. Noel D. Ferrer |
| Written by | Adolfo Alix Jr. Nick Olanka |
| Starring | Anita Linda Jason Abalos Joem Bascon Kenneth Ocampo Arnold Reyes Angeli Bayani Cyra dela Cerna |
| Music by | Ditoy Aguila |
| Cinematography | Albert Banzon |
| Editing by | Aleks Castañeda |
| Distributed by | Bicycle Pictures |
| Release date(s) | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Running time | 1 hr. 30 min |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
Adela is a 2008 Filipino drama independent film starring the Philippine Screen Legend, veteran actress, Anita Linda. The film was a tribute for the Award-winning veteran actress Anita Linda which won Best Actress in the 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition), Young Critics Circle and on the Gawad Tanglaw Awards for her portrayal of the titular character.[1][2][3]
The story of Adela, which takes place in a span of one day, is a heartbreaking story of a woman who longs for the company of her loved ones. Some of the stars tapped to act as Adela's neighbors are Jason Abalos, Angeli Bayani, and Iza Calzado.
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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]
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.[5]
Adolfo Alix Jr. Adela has been invited to the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, which runs in the Canadian city Sept. 4 to 13. The news was relayed to Inquirer Entertainment by Alix, who added that his film will be included in the section called Contemporary World Cinema together with India's Firaaq, Thailand's In the Shadow of the Naga Phawat, Indonesia's Under the Tree, South Koreas Treeless Mountain', Japan's All Around Us and Machan of United Kingdom/Italy/Germany/Sri Lanka.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Rotterdam International Film Festival | Film Presented | Nominated |
| Vladivostok International Film Festival | Official Selection | Nominated | |
| Melbourne International Film Festival | Official Selection | Nominated | |
| Moscow International Film Festival | Official Selection | Nominated | |
| Sarasota International Film Festival | Narrative Competition | Nominated | |
| Festival Cinema Africano Asia America Latina Milano | Official Selection Windows on the World Competition | Nominated | |
| San Francisco Asian-American Film Festival | Official Selection International Showcase Competition | Nominated | |
| Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Actress for Anita Linda | Won | |
| Young Critics Circle Awards | Best Actress for Anita Linda | Won | |
| Best Picture | Won | ||
| Best Performance | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography and Visual Design | Won | ||
| Best Editing | Won | ||
| Best Sound and Aural Orchestration | Won | ||
| 2008 | Toronto International Film Festival | Official Selection Contemporary World Cinema | Nominated |
| 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival (Southeast Asia Film Competition) | Best Actress for Anita Linda | Won | |
| Pusan International Film Festival | Official Selection Window to Asian Cinema | Nominated | |
| Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival | Opening Film | Nominated |