Leonor Will Never Die

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Synopsis

Leonor Reyes was once a groundbreaking figure in the Filipino film industry during its ragtag action cinema glory days, but now she struggles with old age, mounting bills, and the untimely death of her son. While revisiting an unfinished script about a fearless protagonist trying to avenge his brother’s murder, Leonor is struck on the head by a falling television set and knocked into a coma. As she lies unconscious in the hospital, fantasy and reality begin to blur when Leonor finds herself awake inside her script, becoming the hero of her own story. An innovative blend of pulpy action homages, playful comedy, and touching family drama, Leonor Will Never Die is a wonderfully imaginative tribute to the art of filmmaking.

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Production Details

Directors: Martika Ramirez Escobar
Writers:  Martika Ramirez Escobar
Cast: Sheila Francisco, Bong Cabrera, Rocky Salumbides

Technical Details

Length: 1hr 41 mins
Certificate: TBC
Format: DCP
Language: Filipino/English

Release

Date: 7th April 2023

Festivals

  • Winner: World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award: Innovative Spirit: Sundance 2022
  • Winner: Toronto International Film Festival Amplify Voices Award
  • Toronto International Film Festival 2022 Amplify Voices Award
  • Cork International Film Festival 2022 Youth Jury Award
  • Edinburgh Film Festival 2022

Distributor: Conic
Contact: graham@conic.film

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