Top 20 movies with the longest runtime

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A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Image via Star Cinema)
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Image via Star Cinema)

6) Evolution of a Filipino Family (2004)

Evolution of a Filipino Family (Image via Cine Olivia Pilipinas)
Evolution of a Filipino Family (Image via Cine Olivia Pilipinas)

This 624-minute film by Lav Diaz follows the lives of a rural family over a decade. It focuses on their struggles with poverty and political turmoil in the Philippines. Shot in black and white, the film takes its time to explore the slow, difficult realities of their existence. The long runtime gives depth to their personal and social challenges, showing how these forces shape their lives. It’s a detailed and immersive look at how history affects ordinary people.

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Edited by Anshika Jain