GMA at 2020 PPP: Sa Pusod ng Dagat
From November 20 to December 13, Filipino cinephiles will have a chance to watch hundreds of award-winning local films in the online edition of the 2020 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP).
Although this is the first edition of the annual film festival to be held virtually, the Film Development Council of the Philippines still wants viewers to enjoy the community experience of watching films together by having four virtual cinemas named Manila, Iloilo, Davao, and Nabunturan.
Unlike most streaming platforms where people choose which film they want to watch, the FDCP channel gives viewers access to four virtual cinemas with scheduled livestream screenings of different films.
One of the award-winning films the Filipino cinephiles can watch is the country's official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Oscars, one of Marilou Diaz-Abaya's masterpieces, Sa Pusod ng Dagat, starring Jomari Yllana.
Sa Pusod ng Dagat
Starring: Jomari Yllana, Elizabeth Oropesa, Chin Chin Gutierrez, Pen Medina, Tanya Gomez
Directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya
Screening schedule: November 23, 8pm (Nabunturan cinema); November 26, 10pm (Iloilo cinema); November 27, 10pm (Manila cinema); November 28, 8pm (Nabunturan cinema); December 7, 10pm (Davao cinema); December 13, 6pm (Manila cinema)
Watch the award-winning film 'Sa Pusod ng Dagat' at the 2020 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino from November 20 to December 13.
The 1998 film Sa Pusod ng Dagat follows the story of Pepito (Jomari Yllana), as he learns the ins and outs of his mother Rosa's (Elizabeth Oropesa) job as the only midwife capable of delivering newborn babies in their community.
Rosa, who is a widow, becomes pregnant in a secret affair with her husband's married friend.
Rosa decided to commit suicide to protect her son from shame and embarrassment. With his mother dead, Pepito became the village's midwife, a role that was traditionally meant only for women.
Sa Pusod ng Dagat, directed by esteemed director Marilou Diaz-Abaya, made it to the Chicago International Film Festival, Montreal Film Festival, Nantes Festival of Free Continent, and Chicago Film Festival.
Sa Pusod ng Dagat was also selected as the country's entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 71st Academy Awards.
To watch Muro-Ami and other award-winning Filipino films, go to FDCPChannel.ph, create an account, and choose the type of subscription that you want.
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