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Encyclopedia > Cinema of the Philippines
SOUTHEAST ASIAN CINEMA

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. Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ... Southeast Asian cinema refers to the film industry and films produced in, and/or by natives of, Southeast Asia. ... Cinema in Cambodia started in the 1950s, and by the 1960s the countrys film industry was experiencing a golden age, with many classic films being made and movie theaters throughout the country. ... The Malaysian cinema experience began in 1933 with the screening of Laila Majnun, a well-known Sanskrit play of two ill-fated lovers. ... After independence, in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Singapore had no film industry, being more concerned with the bread-and-butter issues of economic nation-building. ... The cinema of Thailand has a history that stretches back to early days of filmmaking, when King Chulalongkorns 1897 visit to Berne, Switzerland was recorded by Francois-Henri Lavancy-Clarke. ... The cinema of Vietnam has a history that goes back to the 1920s and has largedly been shaped by wars that have been fought in the country from the 1940s to the 1970s. ... Filmmaking is the process of making a film. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

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History

The Pre-War Era

The first film produced by a Filipino is Jose Nepomuceno's Dalagang Bukid (1919). Jose Nepomuceno was the first-ever Filipino film director, who directed Dalagang Bukid (1919). ... Dalagang Bukid, created in 1919, was the first Filipino movie. ...


The first sound film in Tagalog is Ang Aswang (1930). Tagálog is one of the major languages of the Republic of the Philippines. ...


The Second World War

During the Japanese Occupation (1942-1945), some Filipino directors were commissioned to make propaganda pictures. This article describes the history of the Philippines. ...


The 1950s

Considered as the First Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, this was the period when Filipino movies entered the world market. Some of the notable films are as follows:

  • Manuel Conde directs Genghis Khan (1951).
  • Lamberto Avellana directs Korea (1952), Anak Dalita and Badjao (1957).
  • Manuel Silos directs Biyaya ng Lupa (1959).

Manuel Conde (born in 1917) was a Filipino actor, director and producer, making his first movie in 1935 for Mahiwagang Biyolin and later signed a contract for Lvn Pictures where he made almost three dozens of film both as an actor and as a director. ... Genghis Khan (c. ... Korea (Korean: (조선 or 한국, see below) is a geographical area, civilization, and former state situated on the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, bordering China to the northwest and Russia to the northeast, with Japan situated to the southeast across the Korea Strait. ...

The 1960s

Characterized by the so-called bomba pictures, James Bond and western spin-offs. Bomba is a musical expression created in Puerto Rico. ... The James Bond 007 gun logo James Bond, also known as 007 (pronounced double-oh seven), is a fictional British spy created by writer Ian Fleming in 1953. ...


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).
  • 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).
  • Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Moral (1982) and Karnal (1983).

Catalino Ortiz Brocka, better known as Lino Brocka (April 3, 1939–May 21, 1991) is known as one of the greatest film directors of the Philippines. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... a former Filipino Actor turned to Film Director who made his first acting in 1934 movie of Ang Dangal He made another 8 movies as an actor before he became as the One of the Greatest Filipino Film. ... Banaue is a 4th class municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. ... MIKE DE LEON is a well-known Filipino movie director, cinematographer, scripwriter and producer. ... A moral is a one sentence remark made at the end of many childrens stories that expresses the intended meaning, or the moral message, of the tale. ... Karnal district, in Haryana, India, has an area of 1,967 sq km and its population is 8,85,000. ...

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. Categories: Corporation stubs | Philippines | Television networks ... ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. ... Regal Entertainment, Inc. ...


2000 to present

Digital filmmaking spurs a renewed interest in Philippine movies. Among the works:

  • Aureus Solito directs Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005), Paolo Villaluna directs Ilusyon (2005), Dennis Marasigan directs Sa North Diversion Road (2005) and John Torres directs Todo Todo Teros (2006).

See also

This page is a candidate to be moved to Wiktionary. ... Asian cinema refers to the film industries and films produced in the continent of Asia. ... Southeast Asian cinema refers to the film industry and films produced in, and/or by natives of, Southeast Asia. ... East Asian cinema (sometimes called Far Eastern cinema, Eastern cinema, Asian cinema or Oriental cinema) is a term used to refer to the film industry and films produced in, and/or by natives of, East Asia. ... The Biggest Collection of Movie Personalities in Philippine Cinema from 1912 to 2006 Here are some of the uncomplete list of Filipino Actors from Roaring 1920s to Modern 2000s Ace Vergel Africa dela Rosa Aga Muhlach Ai Ai delas Alas Aida Carino Aida Roxas Aiza Seguerra Akong Al... Origins of motion picture arts and sciences Any overview of the history of cinema would be remiss to fail to at least mention a long history of literature, storytelling, narrative drama, art, mythology, puppetry, shadow play, cave paintings and perhaps even dreams. ... The Metro Manila Film Festival is an annual film festival, held in Manila, capital of the Phillipines. ... Here are some of the List of Philippine Movie Studio from 1919 up to the present A.G.P Film Production A.L.B. Production A.M. Production Agrix Film A.V.P. Production Ambassador Picture Bancom Audiovision Bayanihan Picture Broadway Production Camia Production DLanor Picture Dalisay Picture DES...

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