The National Artists of the Philippines for Film 12, Study notes of English

Download The National Artists of the Philippines for Film 12 and more Study notes English in PDF only on Docsity! On 1 January 1897, the Philippines experienced its first movies with these four films: Un homme au chapeau (Man with a Hat), Une scéne de danse Japonaise (Scene from a Japanese Dance), Les Boxers (The Boxers), and La place de l'opéra (The Place of L'Opera). The showing of these films was done in Salon de Pertierra on Escolta Street. These films were shown using a Gaumont Chrono-photograph projector (60 mm). This momentous event was envisioned by a Spaniard only remembered by the name of Pertierra. The first movie shot in the country happened in 1898 by Antonio Ramos using a Lumiere Cinematograph imported from Paris. Ramos shot the following films: Panorama de Manila (Manila Landscape), Fiesta de Quiapo (Quiapo Fiesta), Puente de España (Bridge of Spain), and Esceñas Callejeras (Street Scenes). Over the years, since the arrival of cinema in the country, Filipino artists have thrived and triumphed in the fast-paced world of cinema. Without the brilliance and talents of the people behind the art, filmmaking will not be made possible. That is why the country continues to honor deserving artists in the field of cinema. Here are the national artists in the film category. Gerardó "Gerry" De León 1913-1981 (Year of Conferment: 1982) National Artist for Film Gerardó De León 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. De León finished medicine but did not practice it to answer a calling in cinema. Ama't Anak was his directorial debut, but De León's baptism in Philippine cinema royalty was in the film Ang Maestra starring Rosa del Rosario and Rogelio de la Rosa. De León also popularized the following films: Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo, Noli Me Tangere, Sisa, Dyesebel, The Gold Bikini, Banaue, and The Brides of Blood Island. Fig. 8.3. Gerardó De León (left) directed two film adaptations on Rizal's works: Noli Me Tangere in 1961 (center) and Sisa in 1951 (right) Fernando Poe, Jr. 1939-2004 (Year of Conferment: 2006) Fernando Poe, Jr. (also known as "Da King" or FPJ) has been given the title the king of Philippine movies. He is one of the most admired Filipino film actors of all time. He is famous for his role as Flavio in the mythical Ang Panday series. He also starred in other famous films such as Apollo Robles (1961), Batang Maynila (Manila Boy, 1962), Mga Alabok sa Lupa (Dusts in Land, 1967), Ako ang Katarungan (I Am Justice, 1974), Tatak ng Alipin (Mark of a Slave, 1975), Totoy Bato (1977), Asedillo (1971), and Partida (Party, 1985). FPJ is not only an exceptional actor; he is 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 a National Artist for Film in 2006. National Artists for Film Lino Brocka 1939-1991 (Year of Conferment: 1997) The contribution of Lino Brocka to Philippine cinema is unparalleled, with 66 films that "breathed life and hope for the marginalized sectors of society," according to NCCA. Awarded the National Artist for Cinema in 1997, Lino Brocka has 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 toward the recovery and rediscovery of our nation." In 1975, he directed the movie Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag. This film is considered as one of the classics of Filipino cinema. His other films include Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970), Tinimbang Ka ngunit Kulang (1974), Insiang (1976), Jaguar (1979), Bona (1980), Macho Dancer (1988), Ora Pro Nobis (Fight for Us, 1989), and Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (1990). Fig. 8.1. Lino Brocka (left) is the most influential filmmaker behind Maynila sa mga kuko ng Liwanag (center) and Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (right). Ishmael Bernal 1938-1996 (Year of Conferment: 2001) Awarded the National Artist for Film in 2001, Ishmael Bernal is considered to be one of the pillars of Philippine cinema. In 1982, Bernal directed the critically acclaimed Himala starring Nora Aunor, the 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 "as social commentaries and bold reflections on the existing realities of the struggle of the Filipino." Bernal's contribution to Philippine cinema is both liberating and aesthetic as he pushes the 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 Dalawang Pugad, Isang Ibon (Two Nests, One Bird, 1977), Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae? (Will I Always Be Just a Woman?, 1978), Isang Gabi sa Iyo, Isang Gabi sa Akin (A Night With You, A Night With Me, 1978), Ikaw Ay Akin (You're Mine, 1979), and Menor de Edad (Underage, 1979). Fig. 8.2. Ishmael Bernal (left) directed the iconic Nora Aunor-starred film Himala (center) and City after Dark (right).