Over the years , Filipino films have been recognized not only in their own country , but also globally in different countries . Competing with international films , Filipino films have earned many different rewards such as the Golden Lion in the 2016 Venice Film Festival won by '' Ang Babaeng Humayo '' ( '' The Woman Who Left '' ) by Lav Diaz , the Audience Choice Award in the Tokyo International Film Festival won by '' Die Beautiful '' by Jun Lana , or the Silver Bear Alfred Bauer Prize at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival won by '' Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis '' ( '' A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery '' ) also by Lav Diaz . All these films were granted these awards in the year of 2016 among many other Philippine films . In the years before , other films equally gaining recognition internationally include '' Pamilya Ordinaryo '' by Eduardo Roy Jr. ; '' Toto '' by John Paul Su ; '' Taklub '' by Brillante Mendoza ; '' Metro Manila '' by Sean Ellis ; and '' Foster Child '' by Brillante Mendoza
66th Berlin International Film Festival
66th Berlin International Film Festival
Cinema of the Philippines