Melancholia
Mapanglaw
“A meditation on the maddening persistence of sadness.”
Synopsis
Three people start a strange therapy to escape their agonies. Each attempts to process those they lost during the Marcos dictatorship while examining their own grief.
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Lav Diaz's Melancholia
Type: Clip • Published 2018-01-11
Top Cast
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Angeli Bayani
Alberta Muñoz / Jenine
Perry Dizon
Julian Tomas / Pimp
Roeder Camañag
Renato Muñoz
Malaya
Rina Abad / Nun
Emmanuel Dela Cruz
Lauro
Dante Perez
Rebel
Raul Arellano
Rebel
Irma Adlawan
Spiritist / Store Owner
Cooky Chua
Patricia / Kundiman Singer
Yanyan Taa
Hannah
Soliman Cruz
Man in Wheelchair
Carme Sanchez
Mother
Joel Ferrer
Cameraman
Jet Leyco
Customer
Shireen Seno
Photojournalist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Title
- Mapanglaw
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 7h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Department Leadership Roster
Lav Diaz
Editor
Lav Diaz
Writer
Lav Diaz
Director
Dante Perez
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melancholia
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Melancholia about?
Three people start a strange therapy to escape their agonies. Each attempts to process those they lost during the Marcos dictatorship while examining their own grief.
Who directed Melancholia?
Melancholia was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in Melancholia?
The principal cast of Melancholia includes Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, Roeder Camañag, Malaya, Emmanuel Dela Cruz.
When was Melancholia released and how long is it?
Melancholia was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 7h 27m.