| Phantosmia | |
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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 Philippine 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. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. 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. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (19 August 2024). "Lav Diaz's 'Phantosmia' Debuts Trailer Ahead of Venice Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 29 August 2024. 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. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ^ Arnaldo, Steph (23 July 2024). "Lav Diaz makes it to Venice Film Festival for 8th time with 'Phantosmia'". Rappler. Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. 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). Archived from the original on 27 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ^ Gonzalez, Hector A. (2 September 2024). "Phantosmia Film Review: Lav Diaz Tests Your Patience". Loud and Clear Reviews. Archived from the original on 2 September 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
External links
[edit]- Phantosmia at IMDb
