Posted by Mela Almonte at the cinemanila yahoogroup: 

*SELDA WILL FINALLY BE SHOWN ON FEB 13 to 19 at INDIESINE*

True to form to their themes of love and its different vagaries,
filmmakers Paolo Villaluna and Ellen Ramos follow up their highly-acclaimed
debut film *ILUSYON* (Rated A 2005, Cinemanila IFF 2006, Pusan IFF 2006)
with the tragic tale of Rommel in Selda*.*

SELDA tells the story of the friendship that develops between two
prison inmates, Rommel (Sid Lucero) and Esteban (Emilio Garcia), who acts as
his friend and protector. After their jail term, however, their attempt to
define and explore the boundaries of their relationship leads to tragedy.

Selda is a return to classicist forms and delivers a stylish,
deliberately-paced treatise on love. At moments strange, Selda is a sublime
and disquieting portrait of a young man whose search for happiness,
innocence and true love is laden with guilt and doubt.

Starring Ara Mina, Emilio Garcia and Sid Lucero with Michael De Mesa, Allan
Paule, Soliman Cruz, Ping Medina, Raul Morit and Hector Macaso.

*Reviews for Selda:*

" A gem of a daring work."

-Clodualdo Del Mundo, scriptwriter, Batch '81, Kisapmata

" Quite versed in the nuances of cinematic language…somber and substantial…a
solid and darkly potent work…expertly photographed…Sid Lucero is simply
electrifying, Emilio Garcia is a revelation."

–*Oliver Pulumbarit*, Philippine Daily Inquirer

"One of the more compelling movies released of late…Villaluna and Ramos know
how to frame a shot to catch the viewer's attention…the cast are at the peak
of their acting prowess…the last line (in Selda) still echoes in our head
months after the disc faded out."

*-Juaniyo Arcellana*, The Philippine Star

" (An) outstanding film…Sid Lucero, Emilio Garcia, Ara Mina and Michael De
Mesa deliver powerful performances."

*-Rito Asilo*, Philippine Daily Inquirer

"Powerful and disturbing. An outstanding performance from Sid Lucero."

–*Raymond Red*, Cannes Short Film Winner

"Selda is a beautifully filmed masterpiece. Sid Lucero, Emilio Garcia and
Ara Mina are brilliant."

–*Christine Dayrit*, CEB Chair

"An engrossing story. Villaluna and Ramos manifest their keen visual sense
as they have done in Ilusyon. Another noteworthy achievement is in the
performances. Very impressive."

*–Cinema Evaluation Board*

"An intelligent and thought-provoking film. Sid and Emilio are superb.
Michael De Mesa is excellent…"

–*Dr.Jaime Ang*, Gawad Tanglaw

"Sid is definitely one of the most competent young actors we have today and
his sensitivity and intensity shines in Selda…and Emilio projects the right
sensibility in portraying a quiet enigmatic man who's palpably smouldering
inside. If only for their fine performances, Selda is already worth seeing."

–*Mario Bautista*, Film Critic
*Opens on FEBRUARY 13! At INDIESINE Galleria!*

trailer:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkxSxKCGyPc