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]
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| Directed by | Raymund Ribay Gutierrez |
| Screenplay by | Raymund Ribay Gutierrez |
| Produced by | Brillante Ma. Mendoza |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Joshua Reyles |
| Edited by | Diego Marx Dobles |
| Music by | Diwa de Leon |
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| Distributed by | Centerstage Productions |
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Running time | 126 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
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A wife seeks justice after she and her daughter are victims of domestic abuse.[3]
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- Max Eigenmann as Joy Santos
- Kristoffer King as Dante Santos
- Jordhen Suan as Angel Santos
- Dolly de Leon as Elsa
- Rene Durian as Judge
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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]
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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]
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References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ Scott, Mathew (September 19, 2019). "Oscars: Philippines Submits 'Verdict' for International Feature Film Category". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- ^ Scott, Mathew (September 6, 2019). "Hidden Gem: 'Verdict' Examines a Struggle for Justice in the Philippines". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ^ Cabana, Ysh (November 8, 2019). "Film Review: Verdict (2019), Exploring the underbelly of the criminal justice system". The Philippine Reporter. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- ^ "Pinoy film Verdict wins special jury prize at Venice film festival". ABS-CBN News. September 8, 2019. Retrieved September 20, 2019.
- ^ "Verdict". Rotten Tomatoes.
