Century of Birthing

Century of Birthing

2011 · 359 min · ★ 7.6 · Drama

An artist struggles to finish his work while a storyline about a cult plays in his head. As the cult spirals towards a fundamentalism that will destroy the world, the artist decides to destroy his muse to redeem the world.

Directed by Lav Diaz · Written by Lav Diaz

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