Making realistic, socially committed films that can move, entertain and convince used to be the sole preserve of Italians. For some years now, the Philippines has also got very good at it. Making films that open our eyes to social evils, without being pedantic or patronising. As exciting as life itself. Adolfo Alix is young but already has a series of films under his belt (his Presa also screens at IFFR). His approach is both experienced and youthful. This film focuses on single mother Nora, who lives under a truck (hence the title of the film), surreptitiously supported by truck drivers. She has a young daughter for whom she wants a better life. She will do anything to achieve this, including selling her body. The filmmaker sees the story as a family story - virtually all Filipino films tell family stories. This story is based on true-life events - the car park really exists, as does the life of the homeless people there.
Also check the Programmer Note at the film page of Adolfo's Presa.
- Director
- Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Premiere
- European première
- Country of production
- Philippines
- Year
- 2010
- Festival Edition
- IFFR 2011
- Length
- 73'
- Medium
- HDcam
- Language
- Filipino
- Producers
- Avelino Relucio, Jonas Antonio Gaffud, Doc Gamboa
- Production Company
- Happy Gilmore Productions
- Sales
- Phoenix Features
- Screenplay
- Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Cinematography
- Gabriel Bagnas
- Editor
- Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Production Design
- Rolando Rubenecia
- Sound Design
- Ditoy Aguila, Junel Valencia, Joseph Santos
- Cast
- Jodi Sta. Maria, Evelyn Vargas