The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) established
Cinematheque Centre Manila to play a vital role in bringing local films
closer to the Filipino people.
It is an alternative venue in screening classic and contemporary films for both mainstream and independent Filipino movies. Foreign films that are part of FDCP’s Film Cultural Program will also be part of the movies that will be shown, but the center will also host workshops and symposium on directing, script-writing, editing, cinematography, and all other aspect of film-making and cinema.
It is an alternative venue in screening classic and contemporary films for both mainstream and independent Filipino movies. Foreign films that are part of FDCP’s Film Cultural Program will also be part of the movies that will be shown, but the center will also host workshops and symposium on directing, script-writing, editing, cinematography, and all other aspect of film-making and cinema.
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| Inside Cinematheque |
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| Some of Philippine cinema's greatest directors |
1. The Philippines' greatest film directors
The Film Museum focuses on six Filipino directors whose works have substantially influenced the development of Philippine cinema.
Inside the museum are the statues of directors Jose Nepomuceno, Manuel Conde, Gerardo de Leon, Lamberto Avellana, Ishmael Bernal, and Lino Brocka. All of their works were and are still being recognized as critically acclaimed both locally and internationally. Ranging from family oriented, cultural, provocative, political, social and economic theme, their works focused on the realism of Filipino’s plight through the art of film-making. Showcasing the truth with artistic integrity, these film masters have shown the unique history of the country and its people in reel.
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| Statue of Gerry De Leon, known for films such as Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952) and Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig (1958) |
2. Old school film equipment
Do you wonder how they made films back in the days?
Included in the Film Museum are vintage analog film equipment such as film printer model, a telephote lens extension, and the film editing machine to name a few. Inside the Cinematheque is the National Film Archives of the Philippines (NFAP) whose primary task is to preserve the country’s film history.
The Asian Library of Films which will occupy the second floor of the center will be open to the public by July of this year as well.
3. Free movies and film festivals
There are free movie screenings at the 101-seater theater the entire week but since the theater is also being used for screenings of commercial films, it is advisable to check the centre’s website for the latest schedules and updates.
This month of June, Cinematheque holds the 2016 World Premieres Film Festival featuring films from the Israeli Film Festival, French Film Festival, and the Instituto Cervantes (the Spanish cultural office in the Philippines).
Some of the films that will be shown at the theatre are “Romance in the Holy Land”, “The Band’s Visit”, “Jellyfish”, “2 Night”, “Restoration” and “Five Hours from Paris” all brought by the Embassy of Israel.
Joining the list of movies are from the French Film Festival with varying genres is the thriller movie “La French”, a family drama movie “Les Souvenirs” and “La Belle”. Romance will never be missed with “Grand Central” and “Party Girl”.
Completing this month’s feature are Spanish thriller by Instituto Cervantes with “Mientras Duermes”, “Tesis”, “La Caja 507” and the murder mystery “No Habra Paz Para Los Malvados”.
The centre is open for visitors on Tuesday to Friday, 10am until 7:30pm and Saturday to Sunday, 1 pm to 7:30pm. Cinematheque Centre Manila, inaugurated on December 15, 2015, is one of Manila's newest attractions located at T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila.
For more information, you may follow their
social media account on Instagram and Twitter @CinemathequeMNL or visit their Facebook page, Cinematheque Centre Manila.
Written by E.M. Alger
Photos by E.M. Alger, Tin Soriano, and Ed Joseph Co
Written by E.M. Alger
Photos by E.M. Alger, Tin Soriano, and Ed Joseph Co
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