Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004)

Original title

Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino

Directed by

Lav Diaz

Genre

drama film

Country

Philippines

Runtime

10h 25m

Rated

18+

Rating

7.7 of 10 from 34 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

The film follows a Filipino family over many years, showing how their lives change through political and social upheaval. It is a very long movie that documents their struggles and transformations.

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What happens

Evolution of a Filipino Family (Tagalog: Ebolusyon ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino) is a Filipino film co-produced, edited, written and directed by Lav Diaz. At 624 minutes (10 hours and 24 minutes), it was the fourth longest film ever made at the time of its release. It earned Diaz international critical acclaim by critics, noted for introducing many of Diaz' cinematic trademarks including the runtime. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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