Bring Me To Donsol

So, Donsol is the official Philippine entry to the Best Foreign Film -Oscars next year. Directed by Adolfo Alix, Jr and starred Angel Aquino and Sid Lucero. Supporting Cast includes Cherie Gil and Jacklyn Jose.

Donsol is a love story. It is a story of heartbreak and the healing power of love (accdg. to some website I read). I havent seen Donsol yet, so no comment na muna with its chances to be nominated at the Oscars next year.

Kubrador with Gina Parreno lost its chance after Donsol was named by the FAP as Philly's entry to the Oscars. I havent seen both movies yet but, with the trailers (below). I thought of Kubrador as more powerful to be considered by the Oscars' choice committee. See for yourself.

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I just finished watching The Lives Of Others, 2006 Oscars' Best Foreign Language Film from Germany. Love story din po sya but it has a lot to offer other than two individuals in love. It has its political aspect, its sentimentality, and the most important of all, the chill effect.

I reckon that the film's storyline is the first thing to consider when choosing which film to submit for this category. It must be sentimental (Cinema Paradiso, Life Is Beautiful, Amelie, The Sea Inside) or Political (Paradise Now, No Man's Land, Sophie Scholl, Joyeux Noel); or movies with children (Central Station, The Chorus, Kolya, Children of Heaven, Water) and it must give you chills (noticed in almost all movies nominated). Among Philippine films, Magnifico had all of these, but it was not sent.

The Philippines has never been nominated in this Oscar category. Do you think Donsol will be the first?