Its brilliant usage of medias res elements, coupled with comic book-style subtlety might take some viewers aback, but it provides a fresh breath of air to the manner Pinoy movies are being told.īliss is an amalgam homage of sorts to various cinematic prodigies and their respective styles as well. Unlike other movies, Bliss utilizes a non-linear approach to its narrative, in an attempt to make the audience think and feel towards the ultimate truth of the story.
If you are expecting a straightforward plot by parsing the summary above, you may want to step out of the cinema. As the days go by, she realizes that things are not what they seem to be, as she slowly descends into a maze of insanity whilst trapped in the security of her own home. To that regard, she was left in her home under the care and supervision of her husband, Carlo (TJ Trinidad), and an atypical, yet cruel nurse named Lilibeth (Adrienne Vergara). A fateful accident, however, places the movie’s production to a halt, as it leaves her disabled. The story revolves around Jane Ciego (played by Iza Calzado), a successful actress who produces her own film in an attempt to achieve respect from the industry. This time, he veers away from action and romance as he delves deeper into the carnals of the psyche. Thankfully, there are other helmers like Jerrold Tarrog, who doesn’t faze away from experimenting on different aspects of the human condition. Some may even say that we have seen the best of Philippine cinema.
In an ocean filled with dragons, it would be difficult to shine an edge towards the stage. From the stark lens of Erik Matti, to the bold and aggressive angles of Brilliante Mendoza, and to the persevering will of Lav Diaz, filmakers of our era have an aptitude to break away from the chain of mainstream local movies, creating a distinctive mark which sets their brand apart from other helmers – which in turn, presents a problem for budding storytellers.
Truth be told, we have seen a multitude of local films that aim to discuss topics beyond the boundaries of the Pinoy norm.
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