Lav Diaz
Lavrente Indico Diaz (born December 30, 1958) is a Filipino filmmaker, actor, and former film critic. He is known as one of the key names of the slow cinema genre, directing a diverse range of long narrative films that explore social and political issues in Philippines, with minimalist storytelling and long takes.Initially making low budget films within the Philippine studio system, he first came into prominence with Batang West Side (2001) and Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004), which both feature long running times that have become part of his cinematic trademark. His work garnered international acclaim with Norte, the End of History (2013), which was entered into the Un Certain Regard section of the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. (wikipedia)