Max Eigenmann's portrayal of a middle-aged woman facing challenging decisions about her pregnancy and personal agency has been a significant highlight of the film's success.
Award-winning '12 Weeks' premieres on Netflix
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"12 Weeks," a gripping film starring Max Eigenmann, directed by Anna Isabelle Matutina and produced by Jules Katanyag and Danzen Santos Katanyag under the production company Digital Dreams Inc., is set to premiere on Netflix on July 19.
The film has already achieved critical acclaim and multiple awards, cementing its place as a must-watch film of the year, following its Philippine premiere in Cinemalaya and its international premiere at the New York Asian Film Festival 2023.
Eigenmann's portrayal of a middle-aged woman facing challenging decisions about her pregnancy and personal agency has been a significant highlight of the film's success. She has won six Best Lead Performance awards for her role in "12 Weeks," demonstrating her extraordinary ability to bring depth and authenticity to her character.
At the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival, Eigenmann won the Balanghai Trophy for Best Actress, and the film received the NETPAC Award in the Main Competition. It was also a nominee for the Best Film category, further proving its impact and relevance.
The film was a nominee for Best Picture in the Asian Next Wave Competition at the QCinema International Film Festival. Max Eigenmann continued to shine, winning Best Actress at the Entertainment Editors' Choice Awards (Eddys), sharing the honor with Janine Gutierrez. The film also received nominations for Best Screenplay and Best Editing.
At the prestigious Gawad Urian Awards, "12 Weeks" was nominated for Best Picture and Best Direction, highlighting the exemplary film that was produced at the taillend of the pandemic. Eigenmann won the Best Actress award for her outstanding performance, and Claudia Enriquez secured the Best Supporting Actress award, with Bing Pimentel also receiving a nomination in the same category.
The Young Critics Circle (YCC), Philippines, also acknowledged the film's excellence, awarding it the Best First Feature and Best Film. Eigenmann's performance earned her the Best Lead Performance award, underscoring her exceptional talent. Anna Isabelle Matutina received the Best Screenplay award and a nomination for Best Achievement in Film Editing.
The Society of Filipino Film Reviewers awarded "12 Weeks" with the Pinoy Rebyu Award for Best Screenplay and Best Film. Max Eigenmann won the Best Lead Performance award again, while Claudia Enriquez secured the Best Supporting Performance award. Bing Pimentel was again nominated for Best Supporting Performance, and the film was recognized with nominations for Best Director and Best Ensemble Performance. Additionally, it won the Best First Feature award.
"12 Weeks" has proven to be a powerful film that resonates with audiences and critics alike. As it debuts on Netflix, viewers can expect to be moved by its poignant storytelling and exceptional performances. Don't miss the chance to support this film starting July 19.