What has changed? What has changed in the world of Lav Diaz that made him return to his roots?

Those of you who have been following me for several years know that I was very critical of Diaz’s development in the past. That said, my critique wasn’t always appreciated. I was often considered a person who couldn’t be delighted at the simple fact that Diaz’s films had finally been acknowledged and appreciated on a larger scale than before. Few people saw what I had been seeing, namely that the success and the contribution . . .

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