Commemorating its 50th Edition this year, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) launches back-to-back initiatives — Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta 50@P50 and Unveiling of Mural along EDSA — which honor its rich history while engaging the public in celebrating Filipino cinema.
Through the MMFF’s “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta,” the public can watch iconic MMFF movies from the past 50 years on the big screen for a very affordable price of P50.
A total of 50 MMFF movies spanning a variety of genres—drama, comedy, action, horror, romance, adventure, historical, musical, and fantasy—to cater to different audience, will be shown in selected cinemas nationwide from September 25 to October 15.
MMDA Acting Chairman and MMFF Overall Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes said the initiative aims to recognize the MMFF’s decades-long contributions to the Philippine film industry and celebrate the evolution of the MMFF films throughout the years.
“These films represent the very best of what the MMFF has offered over the past five decades.”
“With the Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta screenings, we will bring some of the most memorable MMFF films back to the big screen for just P50, allowing both new audiences and long- time fans to experience the magic of those beloved films once again. These films represent the very best of what the MMFF has offered over the past five decades,” Artes explained.
Meanwhile, the MMFF unveiled the “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta” mural along EDSA, featuring hand-painted actors and actresses who have graced the big screen from the past 50 years.
The mural features faces of movie icons such as Dolphy, Eddie Garcia, Gloria Romero, Nora Aunor, Vilma Santos, Christopher De Leon, Maricel Soriano, Vic Sotto, Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Vice Ganda, Amy Austria, Joseph Estrada, Anthony Alonzo, and Fernando Poe Jr.
“This mural stands as a reminder of the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of generations and will continue to inspire future ones.”
“This mural stands as a reminder of the timeless stories that have captured the hearts of generations and will continue to inspire future ones. This also serves as a tribute to the filmmakers, actors, and artists who have helped shape the MMFF throughout the years,” the MMDA chief stressed.
Hand-painted posters of past entries will also adorn the walls along EDSA in partnership with iAcademy, a specialized Computing, Business, and Design academic institution.
Artes also expressed his gratitude to the “filmmakers, stakeholders, and everyone who has been part of this journey and continue to support the MMFF.”
“As we look forward to another 50 years, let us continue to support and promote the MMFF and the local film industry, and encourage our Filipino filmmakers to create meaningful and impactful films that resonate with audiences both local and abroad,” he said.
National artist Ricky Lee and other key figures from the film industry, including members of the Actor’s Guild of the Philippines (AKTOR), the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), MOWELFUND and the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) attended the launch.
The 50 MMFF movies that are part of the “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta” are:
1) Insiang
2) Mano Po
3)Jose Rizal
4) Crying Ladies
5) Ang Panday (1980)
6) Big Night
7) Ang Tanging Ina Mo
8) Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo
9) Langis at Tubig
10) Blue Moon
11)Ang Panday (2009)
12) Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon
13) Walang Forever
14) Bulaklak ng Maynila
15) Moral
16) Himala
17) Captain Barbell (1986)
18) Kung Mangarap Ka’t Magising
19) Ang Alamat ng Lawin
20) Ang Larawan
21) Shake, Rattle, and Roll II
22) Atsay
23) Mga Bilanggong Birhen
24) Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
25) Die Beautiful
26) Agila ng Maynila
27) Manila Kingpin the Untold Story of Asiong Salonga
28)May Minamahal
29) Sunday Beauty Queen
30) Magic Temple
31) Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2
32) Brutal
33) Markova
34)Miracle in Cell No. 7
35) Shake, Rattle, and Roll 1
36) Darna (1991)
37) Bad Bananas sa Puting Tabing
38)Karnal
39)Tanging Yaman
40) Firefly
41) Bonifacio ang Unang Pangulo
42) Karma
43) One More Try
44) Imortal
45) Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
46)Okay Ka Fairy Ko
47)Yamashita the Tiger’s Treasure
48) Gandarrapido Revenger Squad
49) Feng Shui II
50) Rainbow’s Sunset
MMFF movies will be shown at selected participating cinemas.
For the movie schedule and information on participating cinemas nationwide, please visit the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Official Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/mmffofficial)
