Leonor Will Never Die
7PM
6:30PM Doors
$7 Member
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 lays 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.
Special Jury Prize for Innovative Spirit
SUNDANCE 2022
Amplify Voices Award
TIFF 2022
Special Jury Mention – Narrative Feature
LOS ANGELES ASIAN PACIFIC FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Best Narrative Award
CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA (CAAMFEST 2022)
Centerpiece Feature
SAN DIEGO FILIPINO FILM FESTIVAL (SDFF 2022)
