58th
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| 58th | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Written by | Aica Riz Ganhinhin Carl Joseph Papa |
| Produced by | Nessa Valdellon |
| Starring | Glaiza de Castro Ricky Davao |
| Cinematography | Jethro Aaron Jamon |
| Edited by | Benjamin Tolentino |
| Music by | Arvy Dimaculangan |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | GMA Pictures |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
58th is an upcoming Philippine adult animated biographical film directed by Carl Joseph Papa, from a scrennplay co-written with Aica Riz Ganhinhin. Filmed entirely as a docudrama, the film revolves primarily before and after the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, one of the deadliest massacres to ever occur in the Philippines; the eponymous last victim, whose body was never found over the years, is the primary narrative thread of the massacre, which follows the effect on one of the victims' children.
After the filming was completed, 58th was Davao's final film performance before his death in May 2, 2025.[1] Alongside the fantasy horror Ella Arcangel: Awit ng Pangil at Kuko, it is among one of the first animated features co-produced and distributed by GMA Pictures.
Premise
[edit | edit source]The film will tell the story of the family of Bebot Momay, who was considered the 58th victim of the crime, although his body was never found.[2]
Cast
[edit | edit source]- Glaiza de Castro as Maria Reynafe Castillo, a daughter of the missing photojournalist.[4]
- Ricky Davao as Reynaldo "Bebot" Momay, a photojournalist who oversaw the horrors of Maguindanao massacre and is currently the 58th victim.[4]
Mikoy Morales, Biboy Ramirez, Marco Masa and Zyren Dela Cruz were cast in undisclosed roles.
Development
[edit | edit source]After the completion of Carl Joseph Papa's third film Iti Mapukpukaw, Papa co-writes and directs a documentary about the massacre in 2009, collaborating with GMA Public Affairs once again. Aica Riz Ganhinhin, a frequent collaborator of Papa, serves as a co-writer in the film.[5]
In 2024, the film recorded in live-action, mostly through screencast, during pre-production before the animators processed rotoscoping techniques, similar to Papa's previous films, during the post-production process. Following the year, animation in a style of Iti Mapukpukaw is slightly improved; archive footages from the aftermath were excluded from the process.[6]
In November 2024, Glaiza de Castro offered the lead role as the daughter of Reynaldo Momay, alongside Ricky Davao, Mikoy Morales, Biboy Ramirez, Marco Masa, and Zyren Dela Cruz are announced to be part of the cast line-up.[5]
See also
[edit | edit source]- On The Job: The Missing 8, a 2021 film sequel partly inspired by the massacre and disappearance.
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