Evolution of a Filipino Family
Introduction '''''Evolution of a Filipino Family''''' () is a Filipino experimental film co-produced, edited, written and directed by Lav Diaz. At 624 minutes (10 hours and 24 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.
Plot Variety described the film: "Lav Diaz’s ''Evolution of a Filipino Family'' patiently and methodically observes the collapse and hopeful revival of a poor farming clan, meant to symbolize a nation’s history spanning 1971 to 1987," during and immediately after the authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos.
Cast *Elryan de Vera as Raynaldo*Angie Ferro as Puring*Pen Medina as Kadyo*Marife Necesito as Hilda*Ronnie Lazaro as Fernando*Lui Manansala as Marya*Banaue Miclat as Huling*Sigrid Andrea Bernardo as Ana*Joel Torre as the Mayor*Angel Aquino as Rica*Rey Ventura as Ka Harim*Dido dela Paz as Dakila*Roeder as Bendo*Lorelie Futol as Martina*Erwin Gonzales as Carlos*Mario Magallona as Danny*Gino Dormiendo as Lino Brocka
Accolades 22nd Gawad Pasado* Best Picture (Tied with ''The Call of the River'')* Best Screenplay* Best Production Design* Best Film of the Decade
See also *List of longest films*List of films with longest production time
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