Hello everyone, welcome back to our blog, we bring you the first batch of Famous Filipino Films, the year of production and it’s director.
Aureus Solito Erik Matti Famous Filipino Films Industry Report Ishmael Bernal Lily Monteverde Lino Brocka Maximo Oliveros Mike De Leon MMFF Philippine Cinema Regal Films Role of Film Festival To The Filmmakers Viva Films Featured, Philippine Cinema - “Himala” (1982) directed by Ishmael Bernal – a drama film about a young woman who becomes a faith healer in a small town in the Philippines.
- “Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag” (1975) directed by Lino Brocka – a social realist film about a young man from the province who moves to Manila in search of his girlfriend.
- “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?” (1976) directed by Eddie Romero – a historical film set during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule.
- “Batch ’81” (1982) directed by Mike de Leon – a drama film about a group of students who join a fraternity in a prestigious university in the Philippines.
- “Oro, Plata, Mata” (1982) directed by Peque Gallaga – a war film set in Negros during World War II.
- “Sana Maulit Muli” (1995) directed by Olivia Lamasan – a romantic drama film starring Aga Muhlach and Lea Salonga.
- “Magnifico” (2003) directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes – a drama film about a young boy who tries to help his family despite their poverty.
- “Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros” (2005) directed by Auraeus Solito – a drama film about a young boy who falls in love with a police officer.
- “On the Job” (2013) directed by Erik Matti – a crime thriller about prisoners who are hired as hitmen by corrupt politicians.
- “Heneral Luna” (2015) directed by Jerrold Tarog – a historical film about the life and death of General Antonio Luna during the Philippine-American War.