Biography
Lavrente 'Lav' Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino independent filmmaker and former film critic. He is known as one of the key practitioners of the slow cinema genre, producing a diverse range of some of the longest narrative films that explore social and political issues, minimalistic storytelling, long takes, and cinematic form. Although he had been making films since the late 1990s, Diaz didn't attract much public attention outside of the Philippines and the festival circuit until the release of Norte, the End of History, which was entered into Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. His three subsequent films have received much critical attention and many awards with 2014's From What Is Before earning him the Golden Leopard at the 2014 Locarno International Film Festival as well as a nomination for the Asian Film Award for Best Director, 2016's A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery competing for the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival and winning the Alfred Bauer Prize, and 2016's The Woman Who Left competing at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival and winning the Golden Lion.
Directed 46
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Phantosmia
Director
- 2024
Faith
Director
- 2023
When the Waves Are Gone
Director
Essential Truths of the Lake
Director
- 2022
A Tale of Filipino Violence
Director
- 2021
History of Ha
Director
- 2020
Genus Pan
Director
Liminal
Director
Himala: A Dialectic for Our Times
Director
2010s
- 2019
30th anniversaire of FIDMarseille
Director
The Halt
Director
Journey
Director
- 2018
The Boy Who Chose the Earth
Director
Season of the Devil
Director
- 2016
The Day Before the End
Director
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Director
- 2015
Death in the Land of Encantos
Director
Fragment
Director
- 2014
Storm Children
Director
From What Is Before
Director
Norte, the End of History
Director
- 2013
Prologue to the Great Desaparecido
Director
- 2012
Investigation on the Night That Won't Forget
Director
Florentina Hubaldo, CTE
Director
- 2011
Century of Birthing
Director
Elegy to the Visitor From the Revolution
Director
2000s
- 2009
Butterflies Have No Memory
Director
Purgatorio
Director
- 2008
Melancholia
Director
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Director
- 2006
Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess
Director
Image Nation
Director
- 2004
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Director
- 2002
Jesus the Revolutionary
Director
- 2001
Batang West Side
Director
1990s
- 1999
Naked Under the Moon
Director
Burger Boys
Director
- 1998
Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion
Director
No release date
Kawalan
Director
Henrico's Farm
Director
Ang Araw ng Itim na Nazareno
Director
Beatriz, The Wife
Director
Wrote 46
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Phantosmia
Story, Screenplay
- 2023
When the Waves Are Gone
Writer
Essential Truths of the Lake
Screenplay, Writer
- 2022
A Tale of Filipino Violence
Screenplay
- 2021
History of Ha
Writer
- 2020
Genus Pan
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Mañanita
Writer
The Halt
Writer
Journey
Screenplay
- 2018
Ave
Original Story
The Boy Who Chose the Earth
Writer
Season of the Devil
Writer
- 2016
The Day Before the End
Writer
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Screenplay
- 2015
Death in the Land of Encantos
Writer
Fragment
Writer
- 2014
From What Is Before
Writer
Norte, the End of History
Screenplay
- 2013
Alamat ni China Doll
Screenplay
Prologue to the Great Desaparecido
Writer
- 2012
Investigation on the Night That Won't Forget
Writer
Florentina Hubaldo, CTE
Screenplay
- 2011
Century of Birthing
Writer
Elegy to the Visitor From the Revolution
Screenplay
2000s
- 2009
Butterflies Have No Memory
Writer
- 2008
Melancholia
Writer
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Screenplay, Story
- 2006
Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess
Writer
Image Nation
Writer
- 2004
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Screenplay, Story
- 2002
Jesus the Revolutionary
Screenplay, Story
- 2001
Batang West Side
Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
Naked Under the Moon
Screenplay
Burger Boys
Screenplay
- 1998
Serafin Geronimo: The Criminal of Barrio Concepcion
Screenplay
- 1993
Galvez: Hanggang sa Dulo ng Mundo, Hahanapin Kita
Screenplay
- 1991
Daddy Goon
Screenplay
Good Friend, Evil Enemy
Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
The Caretaker
Story
No release date
Kawalan
Writer
Henrico's Farm
Writer
Beatriz, The Wife
Writer
Edited 27
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Phantosmia
Editor
- 2023
When the Waves Are Gone
Editor
Essential Truths of the Lake
Editor
- 2022
A Tale of Filipino Violence
Editor
- 2021
History of Ha
Editor
- 2020
Genus Pan
Editor
2010s
- 2019
The Halt
Editor
- 2018
Season of the Devil
Editor
- 2016
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Editor
- 2015
Death in the Land of Encantos
Editor
- 2014
Storm Children
Editor
From What Is Before
Editor
Norte, the End of History
Editor
- 2013
Prologue to the Great Desaparecido
Editor
- 2012
Investigation on the Night That Won't Forget
Editor
Florentina Hubaldo, CTE
Editor
- 2011
Century of Birthing
Editor
Elegy to the Visitor From the Revolution
Editor
2000s
- 2009
Butterflies Have No Memory
Editor
- 2008
Melancholia
Editor
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Editor
- 2006
Heremias: Book One - The Legend of the Lizard Princess
Editor
- 2004
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Editor
No release date
Kawalan
Editor
Acted in 20
2020s
- 2025
Cinemartyrs
Kristo
- 2024
Moneyslapper
Lucas
Schirkoa: In Lies We Trust
Poet (voice)
Real Life Fiction
Movie
Rizal's Makamisa: Phantasm of Revenge
Kristo Kastrado
- 2021
Atravesando el campo
Lav Diaz
2010s
- 2019
Blockbuster Where a Giant Monster Destroys a Town
Sound Recorder
- 2016
Lily
Drunk Man
Singing in Graveyards
Paul
- 2015
Salvage
Nilalang
- 2014
Lorna
Rocky
- 2012
Colossal
Shaman
Jingle lang ang Pahina
Movie
Jeonju Digital Project 2012
Movie
- 2011
Elegy to the Visitor From the Revolution
Guitarist (Uncredited)
- 2010
Independencia
Townspeople
2000s
- 2009
Manila Skies
Movie
Manila
Director
- 2004
Headless
Movie
Camera 14
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
- 2021
History of Ha
Director of Photography
- 2020
Genus Pan
Director of Photography
Liminal
Director of Photography
2010s
- 2019
Blockbuster Where a Giant Monster Destroys a Town
Director of Photography
The Halt
Director of Photography
- 2014
From What Is Before
Director of Photography
- 2013
Prologue to the Great Desaparecido
Director of Photography
- 2011
Elegy to the Visitor From the Revolution
Director of Photography
2000s
- 2009
Butterflies Have No Memory
Director of Photography
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Director of Photography
No release date
Kawalan
Director of Photography
Produced 10
2020s
- 2025
2010s
- 2019
The Oceans Are the Real Continents
Executive Producer
- 2016
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Producer
- 2014
From What Is Before
Producer
- 2012
Florentina Hubaldo, CTE
Producer
2000s
- 2009
Butterflies Have No Memory
Producer
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Producer
- 2004
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Producer
No release date
Kawalan
Producer
Other crew 10
2020s
- 2025
Phantosmia
Cinematography
- 2023
Essential Truths of the Lake
Cinematography
2010s
- 2016
- 2015
Death in the Land of Encantos
Cinematography
- 2014
Storm Children
Cinematography
- 2012
Investigation on the Night That Won't Forget
Cinematography
Florentina Hubaldo, CTE
Cinematography
- 2011
Century of Birthing
Cinematography
2000s
- 2008
Melancholia
Cinematography
- 2004
Evolution of a Filipino Family
Cinematography
Sound 8
2010s
- 2019
Blockbuster Where a Giant Monster Destroys a Town
Sound Recordist
The Oceans Are the Real Continents
Music
- 2018
A Short History of a Few Bad Things
Songs
Season of the Devil
Music
- 2015
- 2012
Florentina Hubaldo, CTE
Sound
- 2011
Century of Birthing
Music
2000s
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Original Music Composer
Art department 7
2020s
- 2026
- 2025
Phantosmia
Production Design
- 2023
When the Waves Are Gone
Production Design
- 2022
A Tale of Filipino Violence
Production Design
- 2021
History of Ha
Production Design
2010s
- 2019
The Halt
Production Design
Created 1
2000s
- 2007
Death in the Land of Encantos
Creator
Appearances7
2020s
- 2023
Taxibol
Himself
- 2021
Life in 24 Frames a Second
Self
2010s
- 2019
Habambuhay: Remembering Philippine Cinema
Himself
- 2015
The Last Pinoy Action King
Himself
- 2014
Echoserang Frog
Himself
- 2010
Philippine New Wave: This Is Not a Film Movement
Himself
2000s
- 2006
Todo Todo Teros
Himself