Cinema of the Philippines
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The cinema of the Philippines has a history that can be traced back to the early days of filmmaking in 1897, when a theater owner named Pertierra screened imported moving pictures.
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[edit] History
[edit] The Pre-War Era
The first film produced by a Filipino is Jose Nepomuceno's Dalagang Bukid (1919).
The first sound film in Tagalog is Ang Aswang (1930), a vampire movie inspired by Philippine folklore.
Some popular movie villains of the Pre-War Era:
MALE: FEMALE: 1. Bert Leroy 1. Nati Rubi 2. Fernando Royo 2. Etang Discher 3. Ben Rubio 3. Patring (Monang) Carvajal 4. Rolando Liwanag 4. Naty Bernardo 5. Exequiel Segovia 6. Ben Perez 7. Teddy Benavides 8. Manuel Barbeyto 9. Ernesto la Guardia 10. Jaime G. Castellvi 11. Alfonso Carvajal 12. Jose Troni 13. Nardo Vercudia 14. Andres Centenera 15. Fermin Barva
[edit] The Second World War
During the Japanese Occupation (1942-1945), some Filipino directors were commissioned to make propaganda pictures.
During World War II, almost all actors and actresses of these war years depended on stage shows only, mostly on major Manila movie theaters, to provide for their livelihood.
[edit] The 1950s
The 1950s was the so-called First Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, mainly because at this time, the Big Four studios (LVN Pictures, Sampaguita Pictures, Premiere Productions and Lebran International) were at the height of their powers in filmmaking, having employed master directors like Gerardo de Leon, Eddie Romero and Cesar Gallardo and housing the biggest stars of the industry that day. The Big Four has been also churning out an estimated total of 350 films a year. This number made the Philippines second only to Japan in terms of film productions a year, which made it one of the busiest and bustlign film communities in Asia. Nevertheless, Hollywood still has its grips on the Filipino audience mainly because all those 350 films are only shown in two theaters, namely Dalisay and Life theaters in Manila.
The premiere directors of the era were (but not limited to):
- Gerardo de Leon
- Gregorio Fernandez
- Eddie Romero
- Lamberto V. Avellana
- Armando Garces
- Cirio H. Santiago
- Cesar Gallardo
The biggest stars of the era were (but not limited to):
- Rogelio de la Rosa
- Jaime de la Rosa
- Carmen Rosales
- Jose Padilla, Jr.
- Arsenia Francisco
- Ben Perez
- Ben Rubio
- Fred Peñalosa
- Rosa del Rosario
- Paraluman
- Oscar Moreno
- Carlos Salazar
- Manuel Conde
- Tony Santos
- Fred Montilla
- Oscar Keese
- Bert Olivar
- Anita Linda
- Carol Varga
- Evelyn Villar
- Tessie Agana
- Linda Estrella
- Alicia Vergel
- Cesar Ramirez
- Ruben Rustia
- Lauro Delgado
- Eddie Garcia
- Gloria Romero
- Nida Blanca
- Nestor de Villa
- Luis Gonzales
- Van de Leon
- Gil de Leon
- Mila del Sol
- Rita Gomez
- Lolita Rodriguez
- Charito Solis
- Rosa Mia
- Rosa Rosal
- Delia Razon
- Eddie del Mar
- Efren Reyes
- Johnny Reyes
- Nena Cardenas
- Chichay
- Tolindoy
- Bayani Casimiro
- Bentot (Cosca)
- Vicente Liwanay
- Pugo
- Tugo
- Patsy (Pachochay)
- Lopito
- Tugak
- Pugak
- Billy "Surot" Vizcarra
- Chiquito
- Oscar Obligacion
- Dely Atayatayan
- Andoy Balumbalunan
- Levi Celerio
The Big Four studios produced most of the classics of Philippine cinema during this era. LVN Pictures, a studio specializing in superproductions, for example, pioneered the classics Anak Dalita (1956), Badjao (1957) and Biyaya ng Lupa (1959); Sampaguita Pictures, a studio whose majority of productions are high-gloss, glamorous picture, helmed Maalaala Mo Kaya (1954); Premiere Productions, a studio that released most of the action films of the decade, produced Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952), Salabusab (1954) and Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960). Due to the high production values of the motion pictures during this era, these movies started to win awards internationally. In 1952, Genghis Khan became the first film to be shown in the Cannes Film Festival, a feat that would not be defeated until the 1970s. In 1956, Anak Dalita copped the Golden Harvest Award (Best Picture) of the prestigious Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
In addition, the stars of these productions also won international awards. Lilia Dizon, for example, may have not romped away with the FAMAS Best Actress Award fo the time, but the prince of Cambodia, Norodom Sihanouk, presented her with the Best Actress Award from the Asia-Pacific Film Festival in 1954. Leroy Salvador was also recognized in his performance as Best Supporting Actor for the film Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay (1953) in the Asia-Pacific Film Festival.
During this era, the first award-giving bodies were also established. The first award-giving body, the Maria Clara Awards of the Manila Times Publishing, Inc, was composed of film publicists and writers who voted for the exemplary achievements of Filipino motion pictures for a certain calendar year. In 1953, the Maria Clara folded up to give way to the establishment of the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences, the Philippines' answer to the United States' Academy Awards. With this, the Philippines set a trend in Asian cinema; FAMAS was the first film industry award-giving body in Asia.
FAMAS has awarded its most coveted Best Picture Award to the following films:
- 1952 Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (Premiere Productions and M.J. Vistan Productions)
- 1953 Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay (LVN Pictures)
- 1954 Salabusab (Premiere Productions)
- 1955 Higit sa Lahat (LVN Pictures)
- 1956 Luksang Tagumapay (LVN Pictures)
- 1957 Kalibre .45 (Premiere Productions)
- 1958 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (Premiere Productions)
- 1959 Biyaya ng Lupa (LVN Pictures)
[edit] The 1960s
Characterized by the so-called bomba pictures, James Bond and western spin-offs. It was also the era of musical films starred by mostly Sampaguita Pictures discoveries.
[edit] The 1970s to early 1980s
Touted as the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, this was the period of the avant-garde filmmakers. Some of the notable films are as follows:
- Lino Brocka directs Stardoom (1971), Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974), Maynila: sa mga kuko ng liwanag (1975) and Insiang (1976).
- Ishmael Bernal directs Pagdating sa Dulo (1971) and Himala (1981).
- Gerardo de Leon's Banaue (1975).
- Mike de Leon's Itim (1976) and Batch '81 (1982).
- Peque Gallaga's Oro, Plata, Mata (1982).
[edit] Late 1980s to 1990s
In 1993, a television station ventured in movie production. ABS-CBN's Star Cinema produced (in cooperation with Regal Films) Ronquillo: Tubong Cavite, Laking Tondo.
[edit] 2000 to present
While formulaic romantic comedies have comprised majority of mainstream releases, independent filmmakers spur a renewed interest in Philippine movies with mostly digital films. Among the works:
- Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005) by Aureus Solito,Kubrador (2006) by Jeffrey Jeturian, and Todo Todo Teros (2006) by John Torres,End0 (2007) by Jade Castro,
71.118.94.206 (talk) 00:20, 6 January 2008 (UTC)==Filipino films==
Additional Filipino Films under Filmography of Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(Writer, Producer)
Ang Bukas Ay Akin (1963) (Tomorrow Is Mine) Taglines: "The inspiring story of ones
struggles to find a place in the sun!"
From the writer who gave you such
dramatic hits as "Laura" & "Alaala Kita"
The popular Proctor & Gamble,PMC
radio serial over DZXL written by
Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Genre: Drama Produced by:Digdigan-Buenaflor Productions
[ph]
Producer: Atty. Bernardo D. Buenaflor, Jr. Co-Producer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor Director: Larry Santiago Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(story)
Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(screenplay)
Music: Tony Maiquez Cast: Charito Solis, Nestor de Villa, Zeny
Zabala, Bella Flores, Charlie Davao,
Leleng Isla, Elizabeth Ramsey, Matimtiman
Cruz, Francia Ferrer, Ricky Santiago,
Etang Discher
FAMAS Awards: Nominations
Best Actress: Charito Solis
Best Actor: Nestor de Villa
Best supporting actor: Charlie Davao,
Leleng Isla
Best supporting actress: Zeny Zabala,
Elizabeth Ramsey
Best Story: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Best screenplay:Madia-as DigdiganBuenaflor
Best Music: Tony Maiquez Best Director: Larry Santiago Best Picture: Ang Bukas Ay Akin
June Bride(1962) Genre: Romance Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
(screenplay)
Cast: Josephine Estrada, Eddie Gutierrez
Sarah Sollente(1962) Taglines: "An emotionally-charged story of
a woman trapped by love!"
"The woman who buried herself in work
to forget love!"
"The woman adored for her beauty and
wealth whose life was changed by a
criminal!
Based on Madia-as Digdigan
Buenaflor's Colgate-Palmolive radio
serial.
Genre: Drama, Thriller Produced by: Premiere Production[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(story)
Augusto Buenaventura(screenplay)
Director: Cesar Gallardo Music: Mike Velarde Cast: Tessie Quintana a "Sarah Sollente,"
Eddie Rodriguez, Romeo Vasquez,
Mina Aragon, Carol Varga, Van de Leon,
Nello Nayo, Lucita Soriano, Teroy de
Guzman
Batas Ng Lipunan(1961) (Law of Society) Tagline: "Now ... they were face to face and
only the law stood between them!"
Genre: Action/drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
(screenplay)
Jose Miranda Cruz(story)
Director: Jose de Villa Music: Danny Holmsen Cast: Luis Gonzales, Susan Roces,
Romeo Vasquez, Daisy Romualdez,
Eddie Garcia, Rosa Mia, Tony Cayado
Alaala Kita(1961) (You Are In My Memory) Taglines: "No love is greater and more
sublime than the love of this woman
whose story is an inspiration to
Filipino womanhood!"
A Colgate-Palmolive radio serial
written by Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Genre: Drama Produced by: People's Picture4s[ph] Writer:Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(story)
Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(screenplay)
Director: Cesar Gallardo Music: Mike Velarde Cast: Tessie Quintana, Efren Reyes, Aura Aurea,
Lauro Delgado, Zaldy Zshornack, Ruben
Rustia, Mary Walter, Juliet Pardo,
Lolita Lopez, Dencio Padilla, Danny
Jurado, Marites Salvador, Elvira Reyes
FAMAS Awards:
Win:Best Actress: Tessie Quintana Nominations: Best Actor: Efren Reyes Best supporting actress: Mary Walter Best supporting actor: Ruben Rustia Best story: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Best creenplay: Madia-as Digdigan
Buenaflor
Best Director: CEsar Gallardo Best Music: Mike Velarde Best Picture:Alaala Kita(People's Pictures)
Limang Misteryo Ng Krus(1960) (The Five Mysteries Of The Cross) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Madia-as Digdigan (screenplay)
Tatlong Magdalena(1960) (The Three Magdalenes) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay) Director: Armando Garces Cast: Carmen Rosales, Mila del Sol,
Rita Gomez, Fred Montilla, Van de
Leon, Eddie Garcia, Eddie Gutierrez
FAMAS Awards:
Nominations: Best Picture Best Actress: Rita Gomez
Laura(1960) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Based on Madia-as Digdigan's
radio serial "Ikaw Ang May Sala"
sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive
Ding de Jesus(screenplay)
Director: Ding de Jesus Music: Danny Holmsen Cast: Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales,
Rosita Noble, Tony Marzan, Liberty
Ilagan, Rod Navarro
FAMAS Awards:
Nomination: Best Actress:Lolita Rodriguez
Kuwintas Ng Alaala(1960) (Chain Of Memories) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Medy Tarnate(screenplay)
Director: Mar S. Torres
Jose de Villa
Music: Danny Holmsen Cast:Paraluman, Oscar Moreno, Mario Montenegro,
Marlene Dauden, Luis Gonzales, Greg Martin,
Susan Roces, Jose Mari, Liberty Ilagan,
Eddie Gutierrez, Josephine Estrada
Kahapon Lamang(1960) (Just Yesterday) Genre: Drama Produced by: Vera-Perez Production[ph] Producer: Dr. Jose R. Perez Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Cast:Gloria Romero, Juancho Gutierrez, Susan
Roces, Jose Mari, Amalia Fuentes, Romeo
Vasquez
Pitong Pagsisisi(1959) (Seven Repentances) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures Producer: Mrs. Jose O. Vera Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Cast: Carmen Rosales, Paraluman, Gloria Romero,
Lolita Rodriguez, Ric Rodrigo, Marlene
Dauden, Amalia Fuentes, Rita Gomez,
Juancho Gutierrez, Barbara Perez,
Romeo Vasquez
Tatak(1959) (Symbol) Genre: Action/drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Producer: Mrs. Jose O. Vera Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Pablo Gomez(story)
Cast: Barbara Perez, Tony Marzan
Baby Face(1959) Genre: Action/drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Rico Bello Omagap(story)
Cast: Jose Mari, Carmen Rosales, Paraluman
Handsome(1959) Genre: musical/drama/family Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Mars Ravelo(story)
Director: Carlos Vander Tolosa Music: Danny Holmsen Cast: Susan Roces, Jose Mari, Eddie Garcia,
Etang Discher, Patria Plata, Chichay
Bobby(1958) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Mars Ravelo(story)
Director: Mar S. Torres Music: Nestor Robles Cast:Paraluman, Fred Montilla, Amalia Fuentes,
Tito Galla, and Romeo Vasquez as "Bobby"
FAMAS Awards: Nominations
Best Actor: Romeo Vasquez Best Actress: Paraluman Best Director: Mar S. Torres Best Picture: Bobby
71.118.94.206 (talk) 00:29, 6 January 2008 (UTC)==Filipino films==
Additional Filipino Films under Filmography of Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(Writer, Producer)
Ang Bukas Ay Akin (1963) (Tomorrow Is Mine) Taglines: "The inspiring story of ones
struggles to find a place in the sun!"
From the writer who gave you such
dramatic hits as "Laura" & "Alaala Kita"
The popular Proctor & Gamble,PMC
radio serial over DZXL written by
Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Genre: Drama Produced by:Digdigan-Buenaflor Productions
[ph]
Producer: Atty. Bernardo D. Buenaflor, Jr. Co-Producer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor Director: Larry Santiago Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(story)
Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(screenplay)
Music: Tony Maiquez Cast: Charito Solis, Nestor de Villa, Zeny
Zabala, Bella Flores, Charlie Davao,
Leleng Isla, Elizabeth Ramsey, Matimtiman
Cruz, Francia Ferrer, Ricky Santiago,
Etang Discher
FAMAS Awards: Nominations
Best Actress: Charito Solis
Best Actor: Nestor de Villa
Best supporting actor: Charlie Davao,
Leleng Isla
Best supporting actress: Zeny Zabala,
Elizabeth Ramsey
Best Story: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Best screenplay:Madia-as DigdiganBuenaflor
Best Music: Tony Maiquez Best Director: Larry Santiago Best Picture: Ang Bukas Ay Akin
June Bride(1962) Genre: Romance Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
(screenplay)
Cast: Josephine Estrada, Eddie Gutierrez
Sarah Sollente(1962) Taglines: "An emotionally-charged story of
a woman trapped by love!"
"The woman who buried herself in work
to forget love!"
"The woman adored for her beauty and
wealth whose life was changed by a
criminal!
Based on Madia-as Digdigan
Buenaflor's Colgate-Palmolive radio
serial.
Genre: Drama, Thriller Produced by: Premiere Production[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(story)
Augusto Buenaventura(screenplay)
Director: Cesar Gallardo Music: Mike Velarde Cast: Tessie Quintana a "Sarah Sollente,"
Eddie Rodriguez, Romeo Vasquez,
Mina Aragon, Carol Varga, Van de Leon,
Nello Nayo, Lucita Soriano, Teroy de
Guzman
Batas Ng Lipunan(1961) (Law of Society) Tagline: "Now ... they were face to face and
only the law stood between them!"
Genre: Action/drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
(screenplay)
Jose Miranda Cruz(story)
Director: Jose de Villa Music: Danny Holmsen Cast: Luis Gonzales, Susan Roces,
Romeo Vasquez, Daisy Romualdez,
Eddie Garcia, Rosa Mia, Tony Cayado
Alaala Kita(1961) (You Are In My Memory) Taglines: "No love is greater and more
sublime than the love of this woman
whose story is an inspiration to
Filipino womanhood!"
A Colgate-Palmolive radio serial
written by Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Genre: Drama Produced by: People's Picture4s[ph] Writer:Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(story)
Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor(screenplay)
Director: Cesar Gallardo Music: Mike Velarde Cast: Tessie Quintana, Efren Reyes, Aura Aurea,
Lauro Delgado, Zaldy Zshornack, Ruben
Rustia, Mary Walter, Juliet Pardo,
Lolita Lopez, Dencio Padilla, Danny
Jurado, Marites Salvador, Elvira Reyes
FAMAS Awards:
Win:Best Actress: Tessie Quintana Nominations: Best Actor: Efren Reyes Best supporting actress: Mary Walter Best supporting actor: Ruben Rustia Best story: Madia-as Digdigan Buenaflor
Best creenplay: Madia-as Digdigan
Buenaflor
Best Director: CEsar Gallardo Best Music: Mike Velarde Best Picture:Alaala Kita(People's Pictures)
Limang Misteryo Ng Krus(1960) (The Five Mysteries Of The Cross) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Madia-as Digdigan (screenplay)
Tatlong Magdalena(1960) (The Three Magdalenes) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay) Director: Armando Garces Cast: Carmen Rosales, Mila del Sol,
Rita Gomez, Fred Montilla, Van de
Leon, Eddie Garcia, Eddie Gutierrez
FAMAS Awards:
Nominations: Best Picture Best Actress: Rita Gomez
Laura(1960) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Based on Madia-as Digdigan's
radio serial "Ikaw Ang May Sala"
sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive
Ding de Jesus(screenplay)
Director: Ding de Jesus Music: Danny Holmsen Cast: Lolita Rodriguez, Luis Gonzales,
Rosita Noble, Tony Marzan, Liberty
Ilagan, Rod Navarro
FAMAS Awards:
Nomination: Best Actress:Lolita Rodriguez
Kuwintas Ng Alaala(1960) (Chain Of Memories) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Medy Tarnate(screenplay)
Director: Mar S. Torres
Jose de Villa
Music: Danny Holmsen Cast:Paraluman, Oscar Moreno, Mario Montenegro,
Marlene Dauden, Luis Gonzales, Greg Martin,
Susan Roces, Jose Mari, Liberty Ilagan,
Eddie Gutierrez, Josephine Estrada
Kahapon Lamang(1960) (Just Yesterday) Genre: Drama Produced by: Vera-Perez Production[ph] Producer: Dr. Jose R. Perez Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Cast:Gloria Romero, Juancho Gutierrez, Susan
Roces, Jose Mari, Amalia Fuentes, Romeo
Vasquez
Pitong Pagsisisi(1959) (Seven Repentances) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures Producer: Mrs. Jose O. Vera Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(story)
Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Cast: Carmen Rosales, Paraluman, Gloria Romero,
Lolita Rodriguez, Ric Rodrigo, Marlene
Dauden, Amalia Fuentes, Rita Gomez,
Juancho Gutierrez, Barbara Perez,
Romeo Vasquez
Tatak(1959) (Symbol) Genre: Action/drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Producer: Mrs. Jose O. Vera Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Pablo Gomez(story)
Cast: Barbara Perez, Tony Marzan
Baby Face(1959) Genre: Action/drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Rico Bello Omagap(story)
Cast: Jose Mari, Carmen Rosales, Paraluman
Handsome(1959) Genre: musical/drama/family Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Mars Ravelo(story)
Director: Carlos Vander Tolosa Music: Danny Holmsen Cast: Susan Roces, Jose Mari, Eddie Garcia,
Etang Discher, Patria Plata, Chichay
Bobby(1958) Genre: Drama Produced by: Sampaguita Pictures[ph] Writer: Madia-as Digdigan(screenplay)
Mars Ravelo(story)
Director: Mar S. Torres Music: Nestor Robles Cast:Paraluman, Fred Montilla, Amalia Fuentes,
Tito Galla, and Romeo Vasquez as "Bobby"
FAMAS Awards: Nominations
Best Actor: Romeo Vasquez Best Actress: Paraluman Best Director: Mar S. Torres Best Picture: Bobby
[edit] See also
- World cinema
- Asian cinema
- Southeast Asian cinema
- East Asian cinema
- Philippine Actors
- History of cinema
- Film awards bodies in the Philippines
- Metro Manila Film Festival
- Philippine television
- List of Philippine actors
- List of Philippine actresses
- List of Philippine directors
- List of Philippine language films
- List of Philippine movie studios
[edit] External links
- Filipino-language titles at the Internet Movie Database
- Tagalog-language titles at the Internet Movie Database
- Criticine Philippines - Philippine page of Southeast Asian Cinema journal Criticine
- Critic After Dark: A Review of Philippine Cinema
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