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]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]- 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]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]- On The Job: The Missing 8, a 2021 film sequel partly inspired by the massacre and disappearance.
References
[edit]- ^ "Ricky Davao dies at 63". Rappler. May 2, 2025. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
- ^ "Maguindanao massacre verdict: Zaldy Ampatuan, Andal Jr. found guilty of murder". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 19, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ "GMA Public Affairs, GMA Pictures release teaser for '58th,' a film about the Maguindanao massacre". GMA News Online. November 23, 2024. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "GMA Public Affairs drops poster of '58th,' a film about the Maguindanao massacre". GMA News Online. November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.
- ^ a b Evangelista, Jessica Ann (November 24, 2024). "Glaiza de Castro leads '58th,' film on Maguindanao massacre". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
- ^ "GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures Present "58th," a Powerful Film of Remembrance and Justice". GMA News Online. November 23, 2025. Retrieved November 23, 2025.