NANDING JOSEF OFFERS A RARE AND SUPERB ACTING PIECE IN "HENERAL RIZAL". . .

 

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Minus its very surprising climax ending ( because this writer has a different Political 'choice' ), the short film HENERAL RIZAL captured our heart in more ways than one. This one, indeed, was a protest film?, in our own opinion, but was made lovelier because of the director's artistic touches and nationalistic soul. Made more than perfect because of the rare kind of acting that the narrator-actor of the film offered.

Only veteran actor in person of Mr. Nanding C. Josef could offer perfect angst, powerful emotions, sensitivity and humility- in every kind of word he spoke, in every tear he shed and every heartfelt begging of sympathy he manifested.

We're not reviewing this film because of its real intent, but because of its cinematic awesomeness and beholding but enigmatic projection of our National Hero- Dr. Jose P. Rizal. It was like a milk shake that blended altogether with the words of his brother-narrator Paciano Rizal-, as his soul lingered-on, traveled further and was still looking for the final answers until the end.

Words became so precious and intact each time Mr. Josef delivered his sentiments and his most innermost thoughts. He was almost like your elder brother or your uncle or even your own grandfather speaking towards you, penetrating into your innermost being and Filipino identity. Like a water, too, absorbing the roots of the soil.

Mr. Josef was gentle, never 'bossy' in his delivery of the Monologue, but the superiority of his character still stood-up and lingered on. Our hats-off to you, Mr. Nanding C. Josef!

Paciano Rizal, now we realized, was really the "man behind Jose Rizal". He sculpted Rizal like a statue and nurtured his ways, manners, beliefs and wonder. Subconsciously and unconsciously, Rizal obeyed with his own independence and style.

Whether you are "yellow" or not, you still must see this short film. Because it's one kind of a film material that would challenge your brilliant Poliitical beliefs and ideologies. It would make you think further-on and arrive at a conclusion that Rizal's anti-impulsive attack could still be the best weapon to awaken-up his fellow Filipinos, without really attending the mass rallies.

Kudos to a film well-crafted, Mr. Chuck Guttierez.

(as written by robert manuguid silverio)