Lav Diaz film in Berlin

Lav Diaz’s latest film, “Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis (A Lullaby for the Sorrowful Mystery),” vies in the Main Competition of the 66th Berlin International Film Festival, in Germany from Feb. 11-21.

Oscar winner Meryl Streep is the president of this year’s international jury.

The historical epic, which stars John Lloyd Cruz, Piolo Pascual, Cherie Gil, among others, will premiere on Feb. 18. Bayani San Diego Jr.