Filipino Director Lav Diaz's films featured at ACMI in Melbourne

Filipino Director Lav Diaz films are currently screening at Melbourne's ACMI, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Film and TV Curator Reese Godwin shares insights and audience reactions to the films.

Lav Diaz films are on Focus at the ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image). The program is highly popular and has been extended twice, it now runs until August 2026. Credit: Bradley-Liew

Key Points

• Lav Diaz's films initially screened in January 2026 and has been extended until August 2026.
• Among the films featured in the program is 'Batang West Side' which was released in 2001.
• Many return multiple times to watch Lav Diaz films which currently screen fortnightly at ACMI.

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