Aparisyon (2012 Film)

Aparisyon (English title: Apparition) is a 2012 Filipino drama film directed by Vincent Sandoval. The film, written by Sandoval and Jerry Gracio, examines the lives of nuns living in a secluded convent in the Philippines during the late 1980s. With a runtime of 87 minutes, the narrative focuses on the internal and external conflicts faced by the religious community during a period of significant political tension.

The film features an ensemble cast including Mylene Dizon, Jodi Sta. Maria, Fides Cuyugan-Asensio, Raquel Villavicencio, Rustica Carpio, and Star Orjaliza. The cinematography was handled by Jay Abello.

Festival Screenings and Reception

Aparisyon premiered internationally at the 17th Busan International Film Festival in 2012. It was subsequently screened at several other international events, including the 31st Vancouver International Film Festival and the 32nd Hawaii International Film Festival. In 2013, the film received the Audience Award at the 15th Deauville Asian Film Festival.