Melancholia
"A meditation on the maddening persistence of sadness."
Originally released in 2008. Melancholia is a drama film. directed by Lav Diaz. With a runtime of 7h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, and Roeder Camanag
Synopsis
Three people start a strange therapy to escape their agonies through process of execution. Each attempts to process those they lost during the Marcos dictatorship while examining their own grief.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
7h 30m
450 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (24 votes)
Language
TL
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Top Cast
Angeli Bayani
as Alberta Munoz / Jenine
Perry Dizon
as Julian Tomas / Pimp
Roeder Camanag
as Renato Munoz
Dante Perez
as Rebel
Raul Arellano
as Rebel
Malaya
as Rina Abad / Nun
Irma Adlawan
as Spiritist / Store owner
Cooky Chua
as Patricia / Kundiman singer
Yanyan Taa
as Hannah
Soliman Cruz
as Man in wheelchair
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melancholia about?
Three people start a strange therapy to escape their agonies through process of execution. 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.
How long is Melancholia?
Melancholia has a runtime of 7 hours and 30 minutes (450 minutes total).
When was Melancholia released?
Melancholia was released on August 29, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Melancholia?
The main cast of Melancholia includes Angeli Bayani, Perry Dizon, Roeder Camanag, Dante Perez, Raul Arellano.