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This article is about the film. For the species, see Greenbone.

Green Bones
Theatrical release poster
Directed byZig Dulay
Written by
Story byJC Rubio
Produced by
  • Nessa Valdellon
  • Angeli Atienza
Starring
CinematographyNeil Daza
Edited byBenjamin Tolentino
Music byLen Calvo
Production
companies
GMA Pictures
GMA Public Affairs
Brightburn Entertainment
Distributed byColumbia Pictures[1] (through Sony Pictures Releasing International)
Release date
  • December 25, 2024 (2024-12-25) (MMFF)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Green Bones is a 2024 Philippine prison drama film directed by Zig Dulay from a screenplay written by Ricky Lee and Anj Atienza, based on a story concept by JC Rubio. Starring Dennis Trillo and Ruru Madrid, the film was released theatrically on December 25, 2024, as an official entry of GMA Pictures to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival in its 50th year.[2][3][4]

Premise

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A prison officer, Xavier Gonzaga (Ruru Madrid),[5] is still grieving over the death of his sister while opposing the release of criminal Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo).[6]

Cast

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Lead cast
An image of Dennis Trillo.
Dennis Trillo as Domingo Zamora
An image of Ruru Madrid
Ruru Madrid as Xavier Gonzaga
Lead cast
  • Dennis Trillo as Domingo “Dom” Zamora, a criminal accused of murdering Xavier Gonzaga's sister.[2]
  • Ruru Madrid as Xavier Gonzaga, a prison guard.[7][8][9]
    • Enzo Osorio as young Xavier
Supporting cast
Special Participation

Production

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On July 15, 2024, GMA Pictures released a Facebook post of a teaser poster of their entry to the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival.[11] The film is known as Green Bones, which is directed by Zig Dulay,[3] who previously directed the film Firefly that won the Best Picture award in the previous year.[12] Green Bones is just one of the first five entries for the film festival.[13]

Moreover, the screenplay is written by national artist Ricky Lee and GMA Public Affairs Assistant Vice President Anj Atienza, while the story is written by JC Rubio.

Filming concluded on November 20, 2024.[14]

Music

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The 2022 song "Nyebe" by Filipino boy band SB19 was used as the theme for Green Bones.[15]

Release

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Green Bones was theatrically premiered in cinemas in the Philippines on December 25, 2024, at the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival.[4] GMA Pictures signed a distribution deal with American film company Columbia Pictures (through the Sony Pictures Releasing International label) to distribute the film.[1]Green Bones started with 44 cinemas and saw a dramatic rise in screenings — from 60 cinemas one day before the Gabi ng Parangal on December 27, 2024, to an impressive 180 cinemas to date.[16] As of January 3, 2025, due to demand from moviegoers, Green Bones is now showing in over 170 locations and more than 180 cinemas.[17]Originally, the film ranked 4th and 5th in box office sales among all MMFF entries.[18] However, on December 30, 2024, Annette Gozon shared on Facebook that the news reported Green Bones has jumped to 2nd and 3rd place in the MMFF box office rankings, while other films like Isang Himala, My Future You and Hold Me Close were pulled out from major cinemas [19] [20][21][22] The ongoing cinema expansion for Green Bones indicates that it is one of the top box office movies of 2024, alongside And the Breadwinner Is.... [23]

The film also scheduled to premiere at the Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Los Angeles on January 30, 2025.[24]

Reception

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Accolades

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Accolades received by Green Bones
Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2024 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Picture Green Bones Won [25]
Fernando Poe Jr. Memorial Award for Excellence Nominated
Best Director Zig Dulay Nominated
Best Actor Dennis Trillo Won
Best Supporting Actor Ruru Madrid Won
Best Screenplay Ricky Lee and Angeli Atienza Won
Best Cinematography Neil Daza Won
Best Production Design Maolen Fadul Nominated
Best Editing Benjamin Tolentino Nominated
Best Sound Narra by Wildsound Nominated
Best Musical Score Len Calvo Nominated
Best Child Performer Sienna Stevens Won

References

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  1. ^ a b "Columbia Pictures to distribute GMA Pictures' Green Bones, KMJS' Gabi ng Lagim: The Movie". GMA Integrated News. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b GMA Integrated News (July 16, 2024). "Green Bones nina Dennis Trillo, Sofia Pablo, pasok sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "First Lady lends support to golden edition of MMFF". The Manila Times. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Green Bones starring Dennis Trillo, Sofia Pablo among first 5 finalists for Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". GMA Network. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Yap, Jade Veronique (December 16, 2024). "Here's the route for the Parade of Stars this Saturday". GMA Network. Retrieved December 17, 2024.
  6. ^ Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  7. ^ GMA Integrated News (October 22, 2024). "'Green Bones' unveils first look at characters of Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid". GMA Network. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  8. ^ Iglesia, Iza (December 10, 2024). "'Green Bones:' A tale of redemption and hope". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Ruru Madrid says 'Green Bones' is a dream come true". GMA News. October 24, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  10. ^ GMA Integrated News (August 29, 2024). "Kylie Padilla joins Dennis Trillo, Ruru Madrid in MMFF 2024 entry 'Green Bones'". GMA Network. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  11. ^ "Green Bones among MMFF's first 5 finalists for 2024!". GMA Pictures. July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024 – via Facebook.
  12. ^ Asis, Salve (July 18, 2024). "Green Bones movie ng GMA Pictures, pasok sa Metro Manila Film Festival 2024". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  13. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival announces first 5 official entries for 2024 edition". Rappler. July 16, 2024. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  14. ^ Kang, Kristine (November 20, 2024). "Ruru Madrid posts 'Green Bones' set photos as they wrap up taping". GMA Network. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Mallorca, Hannah (December 4, 2024). "SB19's 'Mapa,' 'Nyebe' featured in 'And the Breadwinner Is…,' 'Green Bones'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "Green Bones' triples cinema slots after MMFF awards". Philippine STAR.
  17. ^ ""Green Bones" Wins Big at MMFF 2024, Expands to More Than 180 Cinemas Nationwide". When In Manila.
  18. ^ ""Green Bones" is now showing more than 180 Cinemas nationwide". Rappler.
  19. ^ Cite error: The named reference auto1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  20. ^ Mayo, Stephanie (July 18, 2024). "MMFF 50th Edition: Excitement builds as first half of finalists revealed". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 18, 2024.
  21. ^ "Isang Himala Director desperado na makakuha ng ibang cinema para mabawi ang lugi ng produksyon". PEP .
  22. ^ Cite error: The named reference auto was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  23. ^ ""Green Bones" is now showing more than 180 Cinemas nationwide". Rappler.
  24. ^ Martinez, Gavin (December 31, 2024). "'Hello, Love, Again' returns to LA as part of MIFF 2025". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  25. ^ Reyes, Juno (December 28, 2024). "FULL LIST: Winners, 2024 MMFF Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. Retrieved December 28, 2024.
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