Lav Diaz

Renowned for his long-form narratives, Lav Diaz, born in 1958 in Cotabato City, Philippines, has been active in the film industry since 1998. Diaz's contributions to the world of cinema, predominantly in the drama and experimental genres, are marked by films like "Norte, the End of History", and "The Woman Who Left", which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. His authorial style is characterized by slow-paced storytelling, black-and-white cinematography, and an exploration of the socio-political history of the Philippines. As a human being, Diaz is a true artist, deeply committed to his craft and to revealing the raw, underrepresented narratives of his homeland.