Verdict (2019 film)
Verdict is a 2019 Philippine crime drama film[1] directed by Raymund Ribay Gutierrez. It was selected as the Philippine entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 92nd Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[2]
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| Directed by | Raymund Ribay Gutierrez |
| Produced by | Brillante Ma. Mendoza |
| Screenplay by | Raymund Ribay Gutierrez |
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| Music by | Diwa de Leon |
| Cinematography | Joshua Reyles |
| Edited by | Diego Marx Dobles |
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| Distributed by | Centerstage Productions |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
Plot
A wife seeks justice after she and her daughter are victims of domestic abuse.[3]
Cast
- Max Eigenmann as Joy Santos
- Kristoffer King as Dante Santos
- Jordhen Suan as Angel Santos
- Rene Durian as Judge
Release
Verdict was screened from 5 to 15 September 2019 as part of the Toronto International Film Festival. The film was screened in select cinemas in the Philippines from 13 to 19 September 2019 as part of the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino film festival.[1]
Reception
The film received the special jury prize (Horizons) at the 2019 Venice Film Festival and was the only Southeast Asian film to feature in the film festival.[4]
See also
References
- Jan Milo Severo, Jan Milo (13 September 2019). "Filipino film is Southeast Asia's only winner at Venice Film Fest 2019". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- Scott, Mathew (19 September 2019). "Oscars: Philippines Submits 'Verdict' for International Feature Film Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- Scott, Mathew (6 September 2019). "Hidden Gem: 'Verdict' Examines a Struggle for Justice in the Philippines". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
- "Pinoy film Verdict wins special jury prize at Venice film festival". ABS-CBN News. 8 September 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
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