Synopse
In the late 70s, a military-controlled militia gang terrorizes a remote village in the Philippines. The terror inflicted on citizens is not just corporal, but intensely psychological as well. They are constantly fed apocryphal tales about the village leader. A few souls fight, refusing to give up. Poet, teacher and activist Hugo Haniway desperately searches for the truth about his wifes disappearance
Regie
LAV DIAZ (*1958 on Mindanao, Philippines) is one of the most influential film-makers of today. Well-known for their long running times and unique style, his works have won prizes at festivals in Venice, Locarno and Berlin. FILMFEST HAMBURG has shown numerous of his films and in 2019 he was a guest in the section »Gegenwartskino im Fokus«.
Info
Original Title: Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw
International Title: Season of the Devil
Category: Feature
Section: Werkschau Sciamma und Diaz
Version & Subtitles: Filipino OV with English subtitles
Director & Screenplay: Lav Diaz
Cast/Protagonists: Piolo Pascual, Shaina Magdayao, Pinky Amador, Bituin Escalante, Hazel Orencio, Joel Saracho, Bart Guingona, Angel Aquino, Lilit Reyes, Don Melvin Boongaling, Noel Sto. Domingo, Ian Lomongo
Production country: Philippines
Year of Production: 2017
Length: 234 min
Producer: Bianca Balbuena, Bradley Liew
Production company: Globe Studios, Epicmedia Productions Inc, Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Cinematography: Larry Manda
Editor: Lav Diaz
Music: Lav Diaz
Production Design: Popo Diaz
World Sales: Films Boutique
