A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Theatrical release poster
Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis
Directed byLav Diaz
Written byGian Anciro
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyLarry Manda
Edited byLav Diaz
Music by
Production
companies
  • Ten17P
  • Epicmedia
  • Sine Olivia Pilipinas
  • Potocol
  • Akanga Film Productions
Distributed byStar Cinema
Release dates
  • 18 February 2016 (2016-02-18) (Berlin)
  • 26 March 2016 (2016-03-26) (Philippines)
Running time
485 minutes[1]
Countries
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
Languages
  • Filipino
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hokkien
Box office₱4 million[2]

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Filipino: Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis) is a 2016 historical fantasy drama film directed by Lav Diaz. It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival.[3][4] At the film festival, it won the Alfred Bauer Prize (Silver Bear, 2nd Prize).[5][6] The film was released on 26 March and was distributed by Star Cinema.[7]

  1. ^ "A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery". Berlinale. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
  2. ^ "ABS-CBN 1Q 2016 Investor's Briefing Presentation Materials" (PDF). ABS-CBN Corporation. 12 May 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 July 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2016.
  3. ^ "Jan 11, 2016: Berlinale Competition 2016: Another nine films selected". Berlinale. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Berlin Film Festival Adds Nine Films to Competition Lineup". Variety. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  5. ^ "Prizes of the International Jury". Berlinale. Retrieved 20 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Lav Diaz wins Silver Bear at Berlin Film Festival". Rappler. 21 February 2016. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  7. ^ "Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis to be shown in PH Cinemas". Rappler. Retrieved 26 March 2016.