'' The Woman Who Left '' ( ) is a 2016 Philippine drama film written , produced , edited , and directed by Lav Diaz . Filmed entirely in black-and-white , it was selected to compete in the main competition section at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival where it won the Golden Lion . Although it has received a very limited release , the film has received nearly universal acclaim from critics . '' The Woman Who Left '' was the first film made by Charo Santos-Concio when she returned to acting after stepping down as President and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation
73rd Venice International Film Festival
73rd Venice International Film Festival
The Woman Who Left