Whoa! Lav Diaz is Cooking Up Two HUGE Films, Plus His Venice Pick!
- Lav Diaz has TWO big new movies on his plate!
- He’s adapting a Filipino classic, “Noli Me Tangere.”
- Plus, a film about… false prophets? Intriguing!
- And his latest, “Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors,” is heading to Venice!
You won’t believe what just popped up on our radar! The one and only Lav Diaz? Our favorite Filipino auteur. He’s got some serious plans brewing. Big plans!
We just got the exclusive scoop straight from Venice. And wow, is it a lot to unpack. He’s not just working on one new film. Try two! And one is a total classic.
First up, a movie about false prophets. Sounds intense, right? We’re already picturing the shadowy, deep visual style. The kind of film that makes you think for days. Lav Diaz has a way of showing us the darker sides of humanity with such an honest aesthetic. It’s always visually arresting, even when it’s quiet.
Then, get this. He’s adapting José Rizal’s ‘Noli Me Tangere.’ Yes, that ‘Noli Me Tangere.’ It’s a foundational Filipino novel. A screen adaptation by Lav Diaz? We can only imagine the sweeping, dramatic visuals. The rich period details. The powerful storytelling. This is going to be epic!
And if that wasn’t enough, his Spanish colonization drama, ‘Let Us Through, Dear Ancestors’ (or ‘Makikiraan Po’), is premiering at the Venice Film Festival. Right there in the Open section. Imagine the atmosphere. The buzz. This sounds like it will have that signature Diaz feel. Long takes, deep emotion, and a very distinct color palette that just draws you in.
We’re already clearing our schedules for when these drop. Maybe we’ll need a full weekend binge session, just like we recommended in our Weekend Binge Alert: 6 Must-Watch OTT Drops! Seriously, you’ll want to keep an eye out for these.
It reminds us a bit of when big news breaks, like when Ben McKenzie talked about an ‘O.C.’ revival. That kind of exciting, unexpected reveal. But this? This is for all the serious film lovers out there.
Our Take
Honestly? We are beyond hyped. Lav Diaz tackling a social commentary film AND a historical classic? It’s a lot to take in. His work always feels so important. It’s challenging. It’s beautiful. And it always leaves a mark. We can’t wait to see how he brings these stories to life. Get ready, cinephiles. Big things are coming!
