GMA Pictures film '58th' gets R16 rating, coming to PH cinemas this September
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MTRCB grants reapplication rating for animated documentary '58th'!
Another milestone for the groundbreaking animated documentary '58th' as it receives an R-16 rating from the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).
Recently, GMA Network Senior Vice President for Public Affairs and Executive Vice President for GMA Pictures Nessa Valdellon happily shared the news of the film's approved permit.
"Ghost month is finally over. I believe this now as 58th's very limited permit was just released yesterday, the day after the official end of the ghost month," she wrote.
"What are the odds? We reapplied for a rating and the MTRCB (we are deeply grateful to Chair Lala Sotto and the review committee) agreed to grant it this time, but only till September 23. Still, that was a miracle in itself."
READ: GMA Pictures' '58th' among eight Philippine films in running for 99th Academy Awards
To celebrate '58th's' return to cinemas, the animated film will have an exclusive screening at Shangri-La Plaza Red Carpet Cinemas.
"Speaking of ghosts, as unreal as this sounds I feel I've been haunted by the 58 for years now and they want this story to be seen. 58th will screen in Shang from September 16 to 22. Join us in remembering."
Produced by GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs, '58th' follows the story of Reynafe Castillo (Glaiza De Castro), who continues her years-long fight for answers and honor for her father as the 58th victim of the Maguindanao massacre. The movie also shows the grief of the victims' families and their pursuit of justice following the tragedy.
For its powerful story and production, '58th' was honored at the Manila International Film Festival in Hollywood. It took home several awards, including the Best Picture award in the Documentary category.
READ: '58th' wins big at the 3rd Manila International Film Festival
The animated film was also shortlisted as one of the contenders for the country's official submission to the Best International Feature Film category at the 99th Academy Awards.
Meanwhile, 58th was announced to be screened at the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on October 6-15, 2026.
Check out the behind-the-scenes moments from the premiere of '58th' at the Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival in this gallery.
