Phantosmia (film)

Last updated

Phantosmia
Directed by Lav Diaz
Written byLav Diaz
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLav Diaz
Edited byLav Diaz
Production
companies
  • Black Cap Pictures
  • TEN17P
  • Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Distributed byDiversion
Release date
  • 2 September 2024 (2024-09-02)(Venice)
Running time
246 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageTagalog

Phantosmia is a 2024 Filipino drama film directed by Lav Diaz. It stars Ronnie Lazaro, Janine Gutierrez, Paul Jake Paule, and Hazel Orencio. It premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 2 September 2024.

Contents

Premise

A retired military officer is diagnosed with phantosmia and must confront his past traumas.

Cast

Production

The film was shot in Sampaloc, Quezon. [1] [2]

Release

The trailer was released on 19 August 2024. [3] The film premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on 2 September 2024. [4] [5]

Reception

Diego Batlle of Otros Cines gave the film three out of five stars, writing, "...Phantosmia demands patience and concentration from the viewer; thus, when one immerses oneself in the universe proposed by Lav Diaz we are transported to a time, a place and some very particular and at times fascinating characters." [6]

Hector A. Gonzalez of Loud and Clear Reviews gave the film one-and-a-half stars out of five, writing that Lav Diaz's Phantosmia hypnotizes the viewer in the first half only to remove them from the experience in the second, by with a weak, laborious structure. [7]

Related Research Articles

<i>The Other Side of the Bed</i> 2002 Spanish musical comedy film

The Other Side of the Bed a.k.a. The Wrong Side of the Bed is a 2002 Spanish musical comedy film directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro and written by David Serrano, which stars Ernesto Alterio, Paz Vega, Guillermo Toledo and Natalia Verbeke alongside Alberto San Juan and María Esteve. A box-office hit, it became the highest-grossing Spanish film in the domestic market in 2002.

<i>Sa Pusod ng Dagat</i> 1998 Filipino film

Sa Pusod ng Dagat is a 1998 Filipino film produced and directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya. It stars Jomari Yllana with Chin Chin Gutierrez and Elizabeth Oropesa. The film was critically acclaimed in local and international film festivals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lav Diaz</span> Filipino film director (born 1958)

Lavrente Indico Diaz is a Filipino independent filmmaker and former film critic. He is frequently known as one of the key members of the slow cinema movement, and has made several of the longest narrative films on record. Diaz is one of the most critically acclaimed contemporary Filipino filmmakers.

<i>Evolution of a Filipino Family</i> 2004 Filipino film

Evolution of a Filipino Family is a Filipino film co-produced, edited, written and directed by Lav Diaz. At 624 minutes, it is among the longest films ever made. It earned Diaz international critical acclaim and is noted for introducing many of Diaz' cinematic trademarks. The film won Best Picture and Best Production Design at the Gawad Urian.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ronnie Lazaro</span> Filipino actor

Ronnie Zabala Lazaro is a Filipino film and television actor, producer, casting director, and art director. He won the Gawad Urian for Best Actor for Yanggaw.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Janine Gutierrez</span> Filipino actress (born 1989)

Janine Marie Elizabeth de Leon Gutierrez is a Filipino actress. She is currently an exclusive talent of ABS-CBN, albeit its free TV shutdown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Málaga Film Festival</span> Annual film festival held in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain

The Málaga Film Festival, formerly Málaga Spanish Film Festival (FMCE), is an annual film festival held in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain. The festival was established to promote Spanish cinema and help disseminate information about Spanish films. Since 2017, it features an additional focus on Ibero-American films.

<i>Norte, the End of History</i> 2013 film

Norte, the End of History is a 2013 Philippine psychological drama film co-written, edited, and directed by Lav Diaz. Lasting for more than four hours, the film explores themes of crime, class, and family.

<i>From What Is Before</i> 2014 Filipino film

From What Is Before is a 2014 Filipino drama film directed by Lav Diaz. The film follows a remote town in the Philippines during the 1970s under the Marcos dictatorship. The film had its world premiere in the Philippines on July 3, 2014, and competed at the 2014 Locarno International Film Festival where it won the main prize, the Golden Leopard.

<i>A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery</i> 2016 film

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery is a 2016 historical fantasy drama film directed by Lav Diaz. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. At the film festival, it won the Alfred Bauer Prize. The film was released on 26 March and was distributed by Star Cinema.

<i>Zama</i> (film) 2017 film

Zama is a 2017 Argentine period drama film directed by Lucrecia Martel, based on the 1956 novel of the same name by Antonio di Benedetto. It premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival. It was also screened in the Masters section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. On 29 September 2017, the Argentine Academy of Cinematography Arts and Sciences chose the film as the national entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards and Best Iberoamerican Film at the 32nd Goya Awards.

<i>Season of the Devil</i> 2018 film

Season of the Devil is a 2018 Filipino musical film directed by Lav Diaz. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear in the main competition section at the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. It won the Grand Jury Prize for Film in the 2019 Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards. The film has a running time of 234 minutes. It won Best Picture at the 58th International Film Festival of Cartagena de Indias, Gems Section.

<i>The Halt</i> 2019 film

The Halt is a 2019 Filipino dystopian drama film edited, written, and directed by Lav Diaz. It was screened in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Ambush is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Francis 'Jun' Posadas and written by Jerry O. Tirazona. It stars Ronnie Ricketts, Dick Israel, Sonny Parsons, E.R. Ejercito, Leo Lazaro, Bobby Zshornack, and Beverly Vergel. The film depicts an armed struggle between the New People's Army's Sparrow Unit and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Produced by Regent Films, Ambush was released in theaters on July 13, 1988.

Patrolman is a 1988 Filipino action film directed by Cesar SB. Abella and starring stuntman Baldo Marro as the titular patrolman. It also stars Melissa Mendez, Sunshine, Raoul Aragonn, Dick Israel, Zandro Zamora, Arwin Rogelio, and Odette Khan. Based on a true story, the film is about a dedicated and honest policeman who becomes a target of the New People's Army's Sparrow Unit. The film was produced by El Niño Films and released on December 25, 1988, as part of the 14th Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

When the Waves Are Gone is a 2022 Philippine drama film written and directed by Lav Diaz. It stars John Lloyd Cruz, Ronnie Lazaro, Shamaine Buencamino, and Don Melvin Boongaling. The film was selected to be screened in the out of competition category at the 79th Venice International Film Festival where it premiered in September 5, 2022.

History of Ha is a 2021 Filipino drama film written, directed, and edited by Lav Diaz. It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on October 12, 2021 as part of the Dare section. It earned seven nominations at the 2022 Gawad Urian Awards including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Direction. The Young Critics' Circle awarded it Best Picture for 2021 and Best Actor for John Lloyd Cruz.

<i>Dirty Linen</i> (TV series) Philippine revenge drama television series.

Dirty Linen is a 2023 Philippine television drama revenge series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it stars Janine Gutierrez, Zanjoe Marudo, Seth Fedelin and Francine Diaz. It aired on the network's Primetime Bida lineup and worldwide on TFC from January 23 to August 25, 2023, replacing A Family Affair and the rerun of Flower of Evil and was replaced by Senior High.

<i>Honeymoon</i> (2023 film) 2023 Spanish film

Honeymoon is a 2023 Spanish film directed by Enrique Otero from a screenplay by Roberto G. Méndez and Enrique Otero which stars Javier Gutiérrez and Nathalie Poza. It straddles halfway the road movie, the thriller, and the black comedy genres.

References

  1. Wong, Silvia (22 August 2024). "Diversion picks up sales on Lav Diaz's Venice title 'Phantosmia' (exclusive)". Screen Daily . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  2. Nepales, Janet Susan R. (29 July 2024). "Lav Diaz, cast talk about their Venice Film Festival-bound film 'Phantosmia'". GMA News Online . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  3. Barraclough, Leo (19 August 2024). "Lav Diaz's 'Phantosmia' Debuts Trailer Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  4. Adriatico, Abigail; Villanueva, Angelica (24 July 2024). "Lav Diaz's 'Phantosmia' starring Janine Gutierrez to premiere at La Biennale di Venezia in Venice". Manila Standard . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  5. Arnaldo, Steph (23 July 2024). "Lav Diaz makes it to Venice Film Festival for 8th time with 'Phantosmia'". Rappler . Retrieved 29 August 2024.
  6. Batlle, Diego (2 September 2024). "Festivales: Crítica de "Phantosmia", película de Lav Diaz (Sección Oficial - Fuera de Competencia) - #Venecia2024 - Otros Cines". Otros Cines (in Spanish). Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  7. Gonzalez, Hector A. (2 September 2024). "Phantosmia Film Review: Lav Diaz Tests Your Patience". Loud and Clear Reviews. Retrieved 2 September 2024.