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Lav Diaz

Director

Lav Diaz

Directing
2001 — present · 14 films
Born
30 December 1958 · age 67
From
Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines

Lavrente 'Lav' Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino independent filmmaker and former film critic. He is known as one of the key practitioners of the slow cinema genre, producing a diverse range of some of the longest narrative films that explore social and political issues, minimalistic storytelling, long takes, and cinematic form.

Career Signature

How Lav Diaz’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they directed.