We're bringing back one of our greatest hits like an aging band on tour.
CAN YOU GUESS THE MOVIE FROM ITS FIRST AND LAST SHOT?
The answer and a note on the film are after the jump. But try to guess in your head before clicking to see the answer...
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This was a tough one.
It's Jun Lana's Bwakaw (2012), the Philippines entry for Best International Feature Film at the 85th Oscars. And it's just a lovely film. We were surprised to randomly discover that its streaming on Netflix right now! It's a dramedy about a lonely 70something gay man who adopts a stray dog he names "Bwakaw". If you've never seen it, it's well worth a watch. 2012 was a crazy memorable year in the Best International Feature category so this lovely miniature unfortunately didn't stand a chance. The finalist list was somewhat strange that season but the nominated shortlist that the Oscars came up turned out to be one of their strongest. I had the pleasure of talking on CNN International about it back in the day.
- Amour (Austria) - A deserved winner and up for multiple Oscars
- Kon-Tiki (Norway) - Norway's third biggest hit ever in US release
- No (Chile) - Chile's first nomination in the category and an altogether amazing film!
- A Royal Affair (Denmark) - Mads Mikkelsen was already an international name but this helped put Alicia Vikander over the edge. Terrific historical drama
- War Witch (Canada)