After the Supertyphoon Haiyan, which changed the city of Tacloban in the
Philippines into its horrendous state, the lives of Bebeth, Larry and
Erwin intertwine. The survivors are left to search for the dead, while
keeping their sanity intact, and protecting what little faith there may
be left. A series of events continue to test their endurance.
What a way to open the 20th year of French Film
Festival by giving us a film that still fresh from the success of Cannes Film
Festival as one of the selected film in Un Certain Regard Category. A fine masterpiece from Director Brillante
Mendoza that really capture the lives of Yolanda survivors with resounding
performance from the great actress Nora Aunor that effectively portrays her
character as one of the Yolanda survivors that still fighting in life and hopes
to cope up in losing loved ones. A one of a kind, intense, subtle and exceptional
acting that will surely gave her another best actress recognition. As truth as
it is the film really shows us the real story and emotions of Yolanda survivors
by showing scenes that will surely broke your heart with an unconventional storytelling
and detailed lens of camera that points a good cinematography and gave us
audience a visual pleasure while absorbing a significant story our fellow
countrymen. I consider this as one of the best film of director Brillante
Mendoza.
My Verdict: 4/5
PHOTOS DURING THE OPENING NIGHT OF FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL FEATURING THE OPENING FILM TAKLUB
No comments:
Post a Comment