Phantosmia (film)
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| Directed by | Lav Diaz |
| Written by | Lav Diaz |
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| Cinematography | Lav Diaz |
| Edited by | Lav Diaz |
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| Distributed by | Diversion |
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Running time | 246 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Tagalog |
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.
Premise
[edit]A retired military officer is diagnosed with phantosmia and must confront his past traumas.
Cast
[edit]- Ronnie Lazaro as Hilarion Zabala
- Janine Gutierrez as Reyna
- Paul Jake Paule as Major Lukas
- Hazel Orencio as Narda
- Arjay Babon as Setong
- Dong Abay as Marlo
- Allen Alzola as Laban
- Heart Puyong as Nika
- Mitzi Comia as Brando
- Vince Macapobre as Michael
- Toni Go as Aling
- Lhorvie Nuevo as Dr. Valle
- Edrick Alcontado as Nelson
Production
[edit]The film was shot in Sampaloc, Quezon.[1][2]
Release
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ Wong, Silvia (22 August 2024). "Diversion picks up sales on Lav Diaz's Venice title 'Phantosmia' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (19 August 2024). "Lav Diaz's 'Phantosmia' Debuts Trailer Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Arnaldo, Steph (23 July 2024). "Lav Diaz makes it to Venice Film Festival for 8th time with 'Phantosmia'". Rappler. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Gonzalez, Hector A. (2 September 2024). "Phantosmia Film Review: Lav Diaz Tests Your Patience". Loud and Clear Reviews. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Phantosmia at IMDb
