History of Ha
History of Ha (Filipino: Historya ni Ha) is a 2021 Filipino drama film written, directed, and edited by Lav Diaz. It premiered at the BFI London Film Festival on October 12, 2021 as part of the Dare section.[1][2] It earned seven nominations at the 2022 Gawad Urian Awards including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Direction.[3] The Young Critics' Circle awarded it Best Picture for 2021 and Best Actor for John Lloyd Cruz.
History of Ha | |
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Directed by | Lav Diaz |
Written by | Lav Diaz |
Cinematography | Lav Diaz |
Edited by | Lav Diaz |
Production company | Sine Olivia Pilipinas |
Release date |
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Running time | 276 minutes |
Country | Philippines |
Languages | Filipino English |
Premise
Hernando Alamada (John Lloyd Cruz), a vaudeville great and a former socialist cadre, knows that the Philippines is experiencing a bitter transition yet again after the president, Ramon Magsaysay, unexpectedly dies in a plane crash. Alamada treads on an aimless journey and descends into absurd madness before finding redemption.
Cast
- John Lloyd Cruz
- Teroy Guzman
- Mae Paner
- Dolly de Leon
- Jonathan Francisco
- Hazel Orencio
- Earl Ignacio
- Gabuco Eliezl
- Jun Sabayton
References
- "Lav Diaz's 'History ni Ha' to premiere at London film fest". ABS-CBN News. September 7, 2021.
- Calma, Hector (2021-09-07). "LAV DIAZ's "Historya ni Ha" to premiere at BFI London Film Fest". Cinema Centenario. Retrieved 2022-09-25.
- ROQUE, NIKA. "Here are the nominees for Gawad Urian 2022". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2022-09-25.