Lav Diaz
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1958 — Present
Filmmakerfilm critic
Personal Info
- Born
- Dec 30, 1958
- Age
- 67
- Birth Place
- Columbio, Cotabato, Philippines[a][1]
LEGACY & ORIGINS
Born Lavrente Indico Diaz
December 30, 1958 (age 67)
Columbio, Cotabato, Philippines[a]
Other names Bahagharing Timog
Occupations
Filmmakerfilm critic
Lavrente Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino filmmaker and former film critic. He is known as one of the key practitioners of the slow cinema genre, producing a diverse range of long narrative films that explore social and political issues with minimalist storytelling and long takes.
Diaz made his directorial debut with Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion, released in 1999. Initially making low budget films within the Philippine studio system, he first came into prominence with Batang West Side (2001) and Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004), which both feature long running times that have become part of his cinematic trademark. His work garnered international acclaim with Norte, the End of History (2013), which was entered into the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
December 30, 1958 (age 67)
Columbio, Cotabato, Philippines[a]
Other names Bahagharing Timog
Occupations
Filmmakerfilm critic
Lavrente Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino filmmaker and former film critic. He is known as one of the key practitioners of the slow cinema genre, producing a diverse range of long narrative films that explore social and political issues with minimalist storytelling and long takes.
Diaz made his directorial debut with Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion, released in 1999. Initially making low budget films within the Philippine studio system, he first came into prominence with Batang West Side (2001) and Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004), which both feature long running times that have become part of his cinematic trademark. His work garnered international acclaim with Norte, the End of History (2013), which was entered into the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
Life & Career Details
Born Lavrente Indico Diaz
December 30, 1958 (age 67)
Columbio, Cotabato, Philippines[a]
Other names Bahagharing Timog
Occupations
Filmmakerfilm critic
Lavrente Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino filmmaker and former film critic. He is known as one of the key practitioners of the slow cinema genre, producing a diverse range of long narrative films that explore social and political issues with minimalist storytelling and long takes.
Diaz made his directorial debut with Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion, released in 1999. Initially making low budget films within the Philippine studio system, he first came into prominence with Batang West Side (2001) and Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004), which both feature long running times that have become part of his cinematic trademark. His work garnered international acclaim with Norte, the End of History (2013), which was entered into the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
December 30, 1958 (age 67)
Columbio, Cotabato, Philippines[a]
Other names Bahagharing Timog
Occupations
Filmmakerfilm critic
Lavrente Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino filmmaker and former film critic. He is known as one of the key practitioners of the slow cinema genre, producing a diverse range of long narrative films that explore social and political issues with minimalist storytelling and long takes.
Diaz made his directorial debut with Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion, released in 1999. Initially making low budget films within the Philippine studio system, he first came into prominence with Batang West Side (2001) and Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004), which both feature long running times that have become part of his cinematic trademark. His work garnered international acclaim with Norte, the End of History (2013), which was entered into the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.
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