As a seasoned movie buff with a penchant for thought-provoking and deeply introspective films, I find myself drawn to Lav Diaz’s latest offering, “Phantosmia.” The trailer alone, with its haunting imagery and brooding atmosphere, is enough to pique my interest. However, it’s the thematic depth and the personal narrative that truly captivate me.
Lav Diaz’s film “Phantosmia” was first shown at the Venice Film Festival, outside the competitive category. Now, a trailer for this movie has been unveiled.
The story revolves around Hilarion Zabala, who has been plagued by a strange and recurring smell-related issue. A therapist or psychiatrist suspects this could be an unresolved case of phantosmia, a phantom scent, which may stem from past trauma, a profound psychological scar. It was suggested that the only drastic solution to heal him is for Hilarion to revisit and confront the deepest shadows of his past military career. In a stark contrast, he is relocated to the isolated Pulo Penal Colony, where he must also grapple with the grim realities of his current predicament.
In the statement, the director poses the question: “Is it morally acceptable for one human being to take the life of another?” This theme is a significant aspect of the narrative in ‘Phantosmia’, and it also explores other thought-provoking questions concerning humanity’s purpose.
He notes: “A significant character in the movie is a former military official. Throughout his career, he’s served in both the military and police forces, and much of that work was marked by violence, often sanctioned by institutions.”
As a passionate cinephile, I can’t help but be captivated by narratives that delve into the formative years of characters shaped by adversity. One such character, molded in the crucible of violence, is the protagonist whose upbringing was steeped in this ethos, a product of his father’s firm conviction on how to confront life’s hurdles – strength, both mental and physical, was paramount. Each dawn broke with an echo of encouragement: “You are a fighter!” and “You are a warrior!”, while the daily routine encompassed lessons in weaponry and combat. This rigorous training transformed him into a true combatant and warrior, as he saw it, albeit one marked by violence. He regarded aggression as an integral part of his duty, a trait inherent in military and law enforcement institutions.
“Such types of conditions have led to the birth and growth of harsh regimes like fascism, authoritarianism, feudal systems, and barbaric societies.”
The cast is led by Ronnie Lazaro, Janine Gutierrez, Paul Jake Paule and Hazel Orencio.
Diaz serves as director, writer, cinematographer, editor and producer.
Diaz’s previous films feature “From What Is Before,” a movie that took home the Best Film award at Locarno in 2014, “The Woman Who Left,” which won the Best Film accolade at Venice in 2016, and “A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery,” for which it received the Alfred Bauer Award at Berlin in 2016.
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2024-08-19 23:16