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Contra Mundum


Contra Mundum! Defy the world!

Glad to have finally watched "Ang Larawan". There's no way I'll critique the movie coz it's not just right. 😅 But let me share to you what I felt the whole time.

To say that the movie is beautiful is an understatement.

The fact that the setting dates back before the Second World War broke, has made me glued to it. I'm not a history buff but I get interested when I'm told about the past. There's nothing so satisfying when I hear notable versions of what happened at the time I was half-egg-cell-half-sperm.

I watched intently and got mesmerized by the simplicity, tranquility, and modesty of Filipino life back then. The way men and women dressed, the design of the houses that show your economical status, and how the young people respect the elders.

Also, there's music. My gosh! Joanna Ampil's singing prowess is jaw-dropping. Her acting skill is way, way, way moving. She made me "nganga" with her emotions. Hey Joana! You bagging the Best Actress Award is well-deserved. I'm a fan now. Just followed her on IG and FB😂😍

This is my most favorite part. When Joanna Ampil (Candida) had a breakdown thinking
their electricity was disconnected due to unpaid bills. She got so anxious about what neighbors
may think about their financial status. This portrayal relates so much to Filipino mindset 👀

In the end she found out that every house in the neighborhood had no lights.
The government was readying for the war so they were having like a drill.

Jo Ampil was really good at crying and laughing at her stupid thoughts at the same time.
So this scene was funny but realistic. 👀

Of course the message of the movie "fight for their (Candida and Paula) “ideals,” even at the risk of poverty, than be rich but live a life devoid of meaning and mooring" (manilatimes.net) has got me thinking of the things I fight in life. One is defying the standards of the world. That's what "Contra Mundum" means.


Proof of purchase #lol 😂

PS.
I told my bestfriend that we're both like Paula and Candida. 😂 She agreed thinking I meant of the personalities. Well, I was just pointing out that their spinsters. 😂

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