Indonesian Premiere
17+
58th
86 minutes | 2026 | The Philippines | Documentary | Tagalog, English, Bisaya
SYNOPSIS
On November 23, 2009, the Maguindanao massacre claimed 58 lives, including media workers, with one victim still missing. 58th, the Philippines’ first animated docufiction tells the tragedy through Reynafe Castillo, daughter of missing victim Reynaldo Momay. Blending animation, archival footage, and memory, the film explores her grief and pursuit of justice, revisiting one of the darkest chapters in Philippine history and its lasting impact.
SCHEDULE
CREDIT
| Production Company | GMA Network Inc |
| Producer | Nessa Valdellon, Jonathan Tam, Ian Simbulan |
| Director | Carl Joseph Papa |
| Scriptwriter | Carl Joseph Papa, Aica Ganhinhin |
| Cinematographer | Jethro Jamon |
| Production Designer | Eero Francisco |
| Editor | Benjamin Tolentino |
| Main Cast | Glaiza De Castro, Ricky Davao, Mikoy Morales, Marco Masa, Zyren Dela Cruz, Biboy Ramirez |
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| Contact | jbtam@gmanetwork.com |
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Carl Joseph Papa
Carl Joseph E. Papa is a pioneering Filipino filmmaker who uses animation to tell mature, socially relevant stories. A software engineer by profession, he explores complex human experiences through innovative techniques such as stop-motion and rotoscoping. His work pushes the boundaries of Philippine cinema, tackling difficult themes with depth and sensitivity beyond conventional live-action storytelling.
