Chilean Biopic Film "Neruda" Starring Gael Garcia Bernal

"Neruda" is a biopic, historic art film about the year in 1948 when politian & poet Pablo Neruda was named an enemy of the government for his communist affiliation.   This luscious looking & poetic elegy follows Neruda (Luis Gnecco) as he treks through enthralling Chilean regions while being pursued incessantly by an officer, Oscar Peluchoneau (Gael Garcia Bernal.)  "I grew up in this town, my poetry was born between the hill and the river, it took its voice from the rain, and like the timber, it steeped itself in the forests."(PN)  The film is directed by Pablo Larrain (b Chilie 1976.)  His previous film "NO" was a political/historic drama centered on the ad campaign "NO" in 1988 geared to oust Chilean dictator, Augusto Pinochet from power.  "NO" was nominated for an Acad Award for Best Foreign film (2012.)  Larrain used both Gnecco & Bernal in that film.  Gnecco is known for his roles on HBO's "Profugos" and Netflix "Narcos."  Garcia (b Mexico 1978) is a star of screen & TV.  He's been in numerous films including "Motorcycle Diaries" and "Babel."  Currently he's starring in Amazon's "Mozart in the Jungle."  Given the combined talents of the actors, director, cinematographer to make known a fascinating historic figure, the components comprise for a rousing film.  The story is embedded in Chili's tumultuous and oppressive years following WWII.  Neruda used his poetry as a platform for anti-political propaganda & for artistic expression.  The famous Columbian writer, Gabriel Garcia Marquez (b 1927) called Neruda "The greatest poet of the 20th C in any language."  The poetry recitings were both extremely beautiful "20 Love Poems & a Song of Despair" and powerful, "Still I Rise."  The minimalistic storyline was reminiscent of Javert's relentless pursuit of Jean Valjean's in Hugo's "Les Miserables."  And, the poetry readings & stunning scenes called to mind the film "Alan Ginsberg Howl."  This is a movie that may not appeal to the masses but I appeal to you to see this artful film sure to be favored by the Academy.