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The formative years of Philippine cinema, starting from the 1930s, were a time of discovering the film genre as a new medium of art. Scripts and characterisations in films came from popular theatre and familiar local literature.
Regarded as the first golden age of Philippine cinema, major Philippine production studios produced a slew of artistic and notable films in the 1950s, some of which have been internationally acclaimed.
The credit of being the first Filipino to make a film goes to Jose Nepumuceno, whom historians dub as the “Father of Philippine Movies”. Nepumuceno’s first film was based on a highly-acclaimed musical play of that day, Dalagang Bukid (Country Maiden) by Hemogenes Ilagan and Leon Ignacio.
2 wrz 2020 · The Philippines has a colorful film history, with stunning big screen masterpieces that shaped the industry and the way we view society. Among the greatest films in the country have even made names globally due to the powerful message and cinematography they possess.
We list down each decade's most iconic film, its technical achievements, and how each encapsulated the social and political climate of its respective eras.
15 kwi 2013 · This book offers a rare study of cinema in the Philippines. The first half of the work presents the little-known history of Filipino cinema. Arranged chronologically, chapters cover lost pre-World War II films, the postwar cinema boom, the Philippines' unique relationship with the United States and its manifestation on film… Expand
11 lut 2024 · From its humble beginnings in the early 1900s to its current status as a vibrant and diverse industry, Filipino filmmaking has undergone numerous transformations. This comprehensive exploration delves into the key periods, influential figures, and
