Best of the Fests

LEONOR WILL NEVER DIE

Directed by Martika Ramirez Escobar

Philippines, 2022, 1h 39min, DCP, In Filipino with English subtitles

Best of the Fests

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“Wonderfully unclassifiable! Martika Ramirez Escobar’s heartfelt, zany tribute to the magic of movies and the power of love.”
The New York Times

“A beautiful, life-affirming celebration.”
The Playlist

“It’s clear you’re in for a good time with Martika Ramirez Escobar’s breezy fantasy.”
RogerEbert.com

A Filipino filmmaker known for her action films looks to finish an old script to pay the bills when an accident sends her into a coma and the world of her unfinished film. There, she lets her imagination run wild while she searches for the perfect ending. Winner of Best International Film at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. Free Member Monday — free admission for all AFS members on January 9.

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