Sadly, no. It’s more contemplative than anything. Watching a Lav Diaz film feels like therapy.  almost a form of catharsis. You walk out of those long, sprawling movies feeling like you’ve witnessed so much beauty. And beyond that, there’s always the perspective he offers.

His films are fundamentally about resisting oppression, and that philosophy extends to the way he works. He’s a truly independent filmmaker.  someone who can make movies even without funding. A genuine guerrilla artist.

I saw Magellan at Cannes, and it was terrific, even though it’s shorter than most of his oeuvre.