Leonor Will Never Die
Philippines 2022
Dir: Martika Ramirez Escobar
Filipino/English / 101 min
In cinemas from 7 April 2023
Available at home from 8 May 2023
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 lies 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.
“A creation of warmth, wit and genuine originality” ★★★★½
— Neo Magazine
“A total delight... it works on every level: as a moving melodrama about maternal sacrifice and grief, as a domestic comedy, and even as a glorious musical” ★★★★
“Bonkers and brilliant... Worthy of multiple watches”
— The Big Issue North