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Adela (2008)
Director: Adolfo Alix Jr.
Cast: Anita Linda, Joem Bascon, Jason Abalos, Angeli Bayani
Runtime88 min
Rating14A
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Adela, a former radio personality, celebrates her 80th birthday. Alone, and without support, she longs for the family and stability of years gone by. Mundane events take on heightened meaning as Adela gauges her life against those of the sea of humanity. Adela is about the quiet moments in life that can fill us with either joy or sorrow.
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Adela, a 2008 drama directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., has received critical acclaim for its poignant portrayal of an elderly woman's solitude and her quiet search for meaning in life. The film has not received major awards recognition, but it has garnered positive audience reviews, earning a 7.4/10 rating on IMDb.
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Director Adolfo Alix Jr.'s 2008 drama Adela provides a poignant and introspective character study, anchored by a powerful performance from veteran actress Anita Linda as the film's elderly titular protagonist. The film's quiet, slice-of-life approach allows viewers to intimately experience Adela's day-to-day routines and musings, offering a thoughtful meditation on loneliness, aging, and the search for meaning in life's simple moments.
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Adela is a 2008 Filipino drama independent film starring Anita Linda. The film was a tribute for the film veteran which won Best Actress awards from the Gawad Tanglaw, 10th Cinemanila International Film Festival and Young Critics Circle for her portrayal of the titular character.
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