Draft:Phantosmia (2024 film)

Phantosmia
Directed byLav Diaz
Screenplay byLav Diaz
Starring
CinematographyLav Diaz
Edited byLav Diaz
Production
companies
  • Ten17P
  • Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Running time
245 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Phantosmia is an upcoming 2024 Philippine drama film written, edited, and directed by Lav Diaz.[1] It stars Ronnie Lazaro, Janine Gutierrez, and Hazel Orencio. The film is to be premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival out of competition, his 8th film for the festival.[2]

Synopsis

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Hilarion Zabala (Ronnie Lazaro) is afflicted by a possible case of phantosmia, possibly caused by a deep trauma. A radical solution was proposed to cure the ailment: Zabala must face against his dark past in the military. At the same time, he must also confront his present situation after being reassigned in the remote Pulo Penal Colony.

Cast

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  • Ronnie Lazaro as Hilarion Zabala
  • Janine Gutierrez as Narda
  • Hazel Orencio as Reyna
  • Paul Jake Paule as Major Lukas
  • Amado Arjay Babon as Setong
  • Dong Abay as Marlo
  • Allen Alzola as Laban
  • Heart Puyong as Nika
  • Mitzi Comia as Brando
  • Vince Macapobre as Michael
  • Toni Go as Aling
  • Lhorvie Nuevo as Dr. Valle
  • Edrick Alcontado as Nelson

Production

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The film was shot in Sampaloc, Quezon.[2] In an interview with Rappler, Diaz obtained the idea for the film from learning about phantosmia through his exposure with soldiers suffering from PTSD at Victoriano Luna General Hospital.[1] The film was produced by Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Lav's production arm, and TEN17P.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nepales, Ruben (July 23, 2024). "Lav Diaz makes it to Venice Film Festival for 8th time with 'Phantosmia'". Rappler. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Lav Diaz, cast talk about their Venice Film Festival-bound film 'Phantosmia'". GMA News Online. July 29, 2024. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
  3. ^ Cruz, Marinel (July 28, 2024). "Lav Diaz's 'Phantosmia' to premiere in Venice film fest". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 31, 2024.
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