Topic:

The National Artists of the Philippines for Film

Objectives:
Explains Filipino artists’ roles and Identify their
contribution to contemporary Arts. CAR11/12CAP-oc-e-5
-Identify the National Artists for Film
-Enumerate the National Artists for Film.
-Identify films that have international acclaim and recognition.
-Explain how cinema represents Philippine society.
-Explain Filipino artist’s role and Identify their contribution to
contemporary arts.
On January 1897, the Philippines experienced its first
movies with these four films
1.Unhomme au chapeau (Man with a Hat)
2.Une scene de danse Japonaise (Scene from a Japanese
Dance)
3. Les Boxers (The Boxers)
4. La place de l’ opera ( The Place of L’ Opera)
Showing of these films was done in Salon de Pertierrs
on Escolta Street.
Shown using a Gaumont Chrono-photograph
projector (60mm)
This momentous event was envisioned by a Spaniard
only remembered by the name of Petierra.
First movie shot in the country happened in 1898 by
Antonio Ramos using a Lumiere Cinematograph
imported from Paris.
Ramos shot the following films:
1.Panorama de Manila (Manila Landscape)
2. Fiesta de Quiapo ( Quiapo Fiesta)
3. Puente de España ( Bridge of Spain)
4. Esceñas Callejeras( Street Scenes)

Film can give life and hope for the marginalized

sectors of society.
 National Artists in the film
category
1.Lino Brocka
1939-1991
Year of Conferment:1997
His contribution to cinema is
unparalleled, with 66 films that
“breathed the life and hope for
the marginalized sectors of
society,” according to NCCA.
Awarded the National Artist for Cinema in 1997.
Harvested countless awards and recognitions here
and abroad for his films that are” a bounty of stunning
images, memorable conversations that speak volumes
on love, betrayal and redemption, pestilence and
plenty all pointing towards the recovery and
rediscovery of our nation.”
1975, he directed the Movie sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. (considered as
one of the classic of Filipino cinema)
Other films includes:
1.Wanted: Perfect Mother(1970)
2.Tinimbang ka ngunit Kulang(1974)
Insiang (1976)
3.Jaguar (1979)
4.Bona( 1980)
5.Macho Dancer (1988)
6.Ora Pro Nobis (Fight for Us, 1989)
7. Gumapang ka sa Lusak (1990)
Artistry in the film is evident in its visuals, its
medium, and its ability to send its message.
2. Ishmael Bernal
1938-1996
Year of Conferment:2001
Awarded the National Artist for film
in 2001
Considered to be one of the pillars of
Philippine cinema.
1982 he directed the critically acclaimed Himala
starring Nora Aunor(country’s most popular celebrity
at that time)
Many critics consider Himala as one of the greatest
Filipino films of all time because of its provocative
and courageous depictions that has served ”social
commentaries and bold reflections on the existing
realities of the struggle of the Filipino.”
His contribution is both liberating and aesthetic as he
pushes artistry.
According to the NCCA,” polishing its visuals, or
innovating in the medium, he manages to send his
message across: to fight the censors, free the artists,
give justice to the oppressed, and enlighten as well as
entertain the audience.”
Some of his other famous works include the films
1.Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon( Two nests, one
Bird,1977)
2. Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? (will I Always Be
Just a Woman, 1978)
3.Isang Gabi sa Iyo, Isang Gabi sa Akin( A Night with
you, A Night with Me,1978)
4.Ikaw ay Akin ( You’re Mine, 1979)
5.Menor de Edad ( Underage, 1979)
3. Gerardo “Gerry” De Leon
1913 – 1981
Year of Conferment:1982
Holds the sole distinction as
the most awarded film director
in the country for the prestigious
Filipino Academy of Movie Arts
and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards,
the country’s equivalent to the
Oscars.
Finished medicine but did not practice it to answer a
calling in cinema.
Ama’t Anak was his directorial debut, but De Leon’s
baptism in Philippine cinema royalty was in the film
Ang Maestra starring Rosa del Rosario and Rogelio de
la Rosa.
Popularized the following films: Sawa sa Lumang
Simboryo, Noli Me Tangere, Sisa, Dyesebel, The Gold
Bikini, Banaue, and The Bridges of Blood Island.
4.Fernando Poe, Jr.
1939-2004
Year of Conferment: 2006
Also known as Da King
or FPJ has been given the
title the king of Philippine
movies.
One of the most admired
Filipino film actors of all
time.
Famous for his role as Flavio in the
mythical Ang Panday series.
Also starred in other famous films
1.Apollo Robles (1961)
2.Batang Maynila (Manila Boy, 1962)
3.Mga Alabok sa Lupa (Dust in the Land,
1967)
4. Ako ang Katarungan (I am Justice,
1974)
5. Tatak Alipin (Mark of a Slave, 1975)
6.Totoy Bato( 1977)
7.Asedillo (1971)
8. Partida (Party, 1985)
Not obly exceptional actor but also a film
producer and politician as well.
In 2004, he ran an unsuccessful bid for the
presidential election.
Subsequently , his political rival, former
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo,
declared him National Artists for Film in
2006
Film is one of the artful ways to portray the common
Filipino in the backdrop of history and imagination.
 5. Eddie S. Romero

1924-2013
Year of Conferment: 2003
Film producer behind movies
such as Aguila starring
Fernando poe , Jr in 1979 and
Ganito Kami Noon… Paano
Kayo Ngeyon? In 1976.
His work’s as cited, “are delivered in an utterly
simple style—minimalists, but never empty, always
calculated, precise and functional, but never
predictable.”
His presence in Philippine cinema is one that is “
devoted to the art and commerce of cinema.”
Perhaps his most recognized work, Ganito Kami
Noon…Paano Kayo Ngayon? Is Romero’s love letter
to his country, as it tried to portray the common
Filipino in the backdrop of history and imagination.
Another classic by Romero is Kamakalawa, a film
that probed into indigenous precolonial Philippines.
Also responsible for bringing on on-screen adaptation
of Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere in a 13-part series.
The list of his films includes:
1.Aguila
2.Hari sa Hari
3. Lahi sa Lahi
4. Isumpa Mo Giliw
5. Faces of Love.