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PHILIPPINES · 2011

Century of Birthing

Lav Diaz
Philippine Cinema artistic creation and destruction religious fundamentalism apocalyptic cult creative obsession redemption through sacrifice
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Synopsis

An artist struggles to finish his work while a storyline about a cult plays in his head. As the cult spirals towards a fundamentalism that will destroy the world, the artist decides to destroy his muse to redeem the world.

Year2011
CountryPhilippines
DirectorLav Diaz
MovementPhilippine Cinema
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