The AFM Ciné-Club presents Fable of Fish - Isda on Wednesday, February 1- 8.30pm, at the Alliance Française de Manille

Isda is a film by Adolfo Borinaga Alix, Jr., starring  Cherry Pie Picache, Bembol Roco, Anita Linda, Rosanna Roces, and Evelyn Vargas

Synopsis

Lina and Miguel are a poor married couple who are trying to survive. When they move to a nearby slum, Lina and Miguel have no choice but to join the local scavengers digging through a garbage dump in order to survive. Advancing in years, Lina still dreams of becoming a mother despite Miguel's lack of enthusiasm. Somewhat magically, her prayers are answered and she becomes pregnant. In her flooded house during a storm, she gives birth to a son. However, when her son turns out to be a fish, Lina's love for her offspring, as well as her marriage to Miguel, are tested by the strange and surreal moments that surround them.

Awards

Best Actor, Best Editing - Directors' Showcase, Cinemalaya 2011
Visions Section - Toronto International Film Festival 2011
A Window on Asian Cinema - Busan International Film Festival 2011
Official Selection - Hong Kong Asian Film Festival 2011
International Competition - Festival des 3 Continents Nantes 2011
Philippine Panorama - International Film Festival Kerala 2011
Cinema of Asia Africa - Dubai International Film Festival 2011  
Official Selection - Goteborg International Film Festival 2012

For more information, please contact Alliance Française de Manille, 209 Nicanor Garcia Street (formerly Reposo Street), Bel-Air 2, Makati City. With Telephone numbers 895-7585 / 895-7441, or you can visit their website at  www.alliance.ph

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