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Adela dominates Young Critics Circle awards for 2008

Jocelyn Dimaculangan

Wednesday, February 04, 2009 @ 08:48PM | 4290 views

Adela, the Anita Linda-starrer directed by Adolf Alix Jr., is voted as the Best Film for 2008 according to the Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle.

A film about the lonely birthday of a grandmother has bagged the title of Best Film of 2008, according to the Film Desk of the Young Critics Circle. The film Adela shows a day in the life of a woman (played by Anita Linda) who is about to celebrate her 80th birthday. This is Anita's latest movie to feature her in the lead role since her 1998 film Ang Babae sa Bubungang Lata.

The Anita Linda-starrer dominated the YCC Awards when it was chosen as the film with the Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Visual Design, Best Editing, Best Sound and Aural Orchestration, and Best Performance.

Aside from recognizing the acting talent of the veteran actress, Ronnie Lazaro of the Cinema One entry Yanggaw was also recognized as a nominee for the Best Performance category. Young stars Carlo Aquino (Baler) and Paolo Paraiso (Imoral) were also cited for the same category.

Since 1990, the academe-based group has been closely observing Philippine cinema. According to their official website, the YCC is composed of members who come from various disciplines, thus bringing an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of film.

Here is the list of films to honored by the YCC during the awarding ceremony scheduled for March 11, 2009. It will tke place at the Conference Hall, Faculty Center, University of the Philippines-Diliman, Quezon City.

Best Film - Adela directed by Adolf Alix Jr.
Nominee - Serbis directed by Brillante "Dante" Mendoza

Best Screenplay - Adela directed by Adolf Alix Jr.
Nominees - Imoral directed by Adolf Alix Jr. and Serbis directed by Brillante "Dante" Mendoza

Best Cinematography and Visual Design - Adela
Nominees - Yanggaw and Serbis

Best Editing - Adela
Nominees - Yanggaw and Serbis

Best Sound and Aural Orchestration - Adela
Nominees - Yanggaw and Serbis

Best Performance - Anita Linda in Adela
Nominees - Ronnie Lazaro in Yanggaw
Carlo Aquino in Baler
Paolo Paraiso in Imoral

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lawrenzo

02/06/2009 | 07:02 PM

congrats. magaling din siya sa tayong dalawa.

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lucky_star07

02/05/2009 | 08:09 PM

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ogloveco

02/05/2009 | 06:32 PM

This is what an indie film should be, no obscenity, just plain acting ability. Nonetheless, Ms. Linda proved she can act effectively despite her age and she fully deserved the praises being heaped upon her. Her picture above reminds me of Ms. Katharine Hepburn's role in her last film On Golden Pond wherein she co-starred with an equally good actor, the late Henry Fonda.

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rmel_kapuso

02/05/2009 | 06:11 PM

Baka sabihin ng kapams dito...galing ABS-CBN naman ito....hahaha..sawsaw!!!

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penshoppe

02/05/2009 | 05:38 PM

Sana bigyan pa sya ng maraming taon ng Diyos sa mundong ito. Lab na lab ko to, lagi ako umiiyak kapag sya ang gumaganap sa drama, isama nyo pa si Mary Walter kaso tagal na syang patay eh. She's almost same age as my lola and my parents in law.

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rhobby33

02/05/2009 | 09:42 AM

I really have a high respect for Ms. Anita Linda ever since. Pero there’s no enough words to praise her sa pagiging dedicated nya sa industriya. At her age, she still acts and I truly admire her for that. Talagang nasa dugo na talaga ni Ms. Anita Linda ang pag-akting kya hindi niya maiwan-iwanan ito. Especially sa Tayong Dalawa, eventhough hirap na sya sa pagtayo, yet kinakaya niya para ibigay ang tunay na acting! Masaya sya sa ginagawa niya kahit dapat at her age nagre-relax na lang sya! Di ko na kailangan panoorin ang Adela but I’m pretty sure talagang magaling si Ms. Anita Linda don. Congrats Ms. Anita, mabuhay po kayo!

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showbug

02/05/2009 | 07:40 AM

I have no question about Anita Linda's acting prowess as an actress but Adela's executive producer Noel Ferrer is also a member of the YCC. You can check imdb for the film's credits. May credibility kaya ang pagkapanalo ng Adela nun? May conflic of interest kasi. Just asking....

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adoboworld

02/05/2009 | 01:52 AM

One of the most repectable Actresses that has transcended generations. Truly well deserved.

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lifeisgood2008

02/04/2009 | 11:15 PM

Anital Linda's performance in Tayong Dalawa always leave me in awe of her great talent. Nakakapangilabot ang akting nya at talagang kaiinisan mo sya bilang lola.

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lifeisgood2008

02/04/2009 | 11:13 PM

Congratulations to Ms. Anita Linda. Truly a gem of a talent at yaman nang pelikulang Pilipino. Mabuhay po kayo Ms. Anita Linda.

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