Death in the Land of Encantos (2007)
9h
Running Time
April 26, 2007Release Date
Death in the Land of Encantos (2007)
9h
Running Time
April 26, 2007Release Date
Plot.
A Filipino poet hearkens back to his village after spending years in Europe. Horrified to discover that the community has been buried under landslides, he begins wandering through the countryside, reconnecting with friends, lovers and family members whose lives teeter on the brink of destruction.
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Cast & Crew.
Roeder Camanag
Benjamin Agusan
Angeli Bayani
Catalina
Perry Dizon
Teodoro
Sophia Aves
Amalia
Dante Perez
Mang Claro / Interviewer
Soliman Cruz
Torturer
Dante Perez
Mang Claro / Interviewer
Lav Diaz
Director
Gemma Cuenca
Carmen
At Maculangan
Father
Jay Ramirez
Editor
Jenny Guinto
Rosa
Amalia Virtucio
Healer / Albularya
Kalila Aguilos
Psychiatrist
Juan Francisco Penaranda
Young Benjamin
Ashleigh Beatrice Penaranda
Young Theresa
Jason Escobel
Kapre
Benjamin B. Arienda Jr.
Interviewee
Media.
Details.
Release DateApril 26, 2007
Original NameKagadanan sa Banwaan Ning mga Engkanto
StatusReleased
Running Time9h
Genres
Wiki.
Death in the Land of Encantos (Tagalog: Kagadanan sa banwaan ning mga engkanto) is a Filipino experimental film co-produced, edited, written and directed by Lav Diaz. At 540 minutes (9 hours), it is among the longest films ever made. Awarded the NETPAC Prize, Best Asian Feature at the Jogja Asian Film Festival, the Jeonju FIPRESCI Prize, and Special Mention Orizzonti Prize in the Venice International Film Festival.