Bona

New 4K Restoration

Bona, a young middle-class girl, quits school and family to move in with Gardo, an aging actor who works in low-budget productions. At first, she enjoys playing housewife until gradually,she comes to realize that he has actually cast her as the role of his slave. Directed by one of the pioneers of Philippine cinema, Bona showcases the talent and unique beauty of Nora Aunor, 28, who was adored by the public. Forty years after its release, in a restored 4K version, this fable about the illusions of fame and marital toxicity reaffirms its striking relevance. (Festival du Nouveau Cinéma)