Verdict
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaymund Ribay Gutierrez
Screenplay byRaymund Ribay Gutierrez
Produced byBrillante Ma. Mendoza
Starring
CinematographyJoshua Reyles
Edited byDiego Marx Dobles
Music byDiwa de Leon
Production
companies
  • Centerstage Productions
  • Films Boutique Production
  • Playtime
Distributed byCenterstage Productions
Release date
  • August 28, 2019 (2019-08-28) (Venice)
Running time
126 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

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]

Plot

A wife seeks justice after she and her daughter are victims of domestic abuse.[3]

Cast

Release

Verdict was screened from September 5 to 15, 2019 as part of the Toronto International Film Festival.[4] The film was screened in select cinemas in the Philippines from September 13 to 19, 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.[5] On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval of 100% based on 10 reviews.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Jan Milo Severo, Jan Milo (September 13, 2019). "Filipino film is Southeast Asia's only winner at Venice Film Fest 2019". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  2. ^ Scott, Mathew (September 19, 2019). "Oscars: Philippines Submits 'Verdict' for International Feature Film Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
  3. ^ Scott, Mathew (September 6, 2019). "Hidden Gem: 'Verdict' Examines a Struggle for Justice in the Philippines". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  4. ^ Cabana, Ysh (November 8, 2019). "Film Review: Verdict (2019), Exploring the underbelly of the criminal justice system". The Philippine Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  5. ^ "Pinoy film Verdict wins special jury prize at Venice film festival". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
  6. ^ "Verdict". Rotten Tomatoes.

External links

Films directed by Brillante Mendoza
Philippine submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Categories