| The Woman Who Left | |
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| Filipino | Ang Babaeng Humayo |
| Directed by | Lav Diaz |
| Screenplay by | Lav Diaz |
| Based on | God Sees the Truth, But Waits by Leo Tolstoy |
| Produced by | Lav Diaz |
| Starring | Charo Santos-Concio |
| Cinematography | Lav Diaz |
| Edited by | Lav Diaz |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 228 minutes[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The Woman Who Left (Filipino: Ang Babaeng Humayo) is a 2016 Philippine drama film written, produced, edited, and directed by Lav Diaz. Filmed entirely in black-and-white, it was selected to compete in the main competition section at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival where it won the Golden Lion.[2][3] Although it has received a very limited release, the film has received acclaim from critics.
The Woman Who Left was the first film made by Charo Santos-Concio when she returned to acting after stepping down as president and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation.
- ^ Lodge, Guy (9 September 2016). "Film Review: The Woman Who Left". Variety. Retrieved 15 April 2017.
- ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (28 July 2016). "Venice Film Festival: Lido To Launch Pics From Ford, Gibson, Malick & More As Awards Season Starts To Buzz – Full List". Deadline. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Venice film festival: Philippines drama wins top prize". BBC News. 11 September 2016. Retrieved 11 September 2016.