Verdict (2019 film)

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

  • Max Eigenmann as Joy Santos
  • Kristoffer King as Dante Santos
  • Jordhen Suan as Angel Santos
  • Dolly de Leon as Elsa
  • Rene Durian as Judge

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.