The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) started the special screenings of the iconic MMFF movies from the past 50 years in various cinemas at an affordable rate of P50 as part of its celebration for its 50th edition.
The special screening of “Jose Rizal” happened in SM Manila in the City of Manila, the festival’s host city this year, aimed to honor one of the most awarded and iconic films that have helped shape the MMFF and Philippine cinema throughout the years.
MMDA Chairman and MMFF Overall Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes said “Jose Rizal” is one film embodying the festival’s commitment to showcasing films that are both artistically excellent and culturally significant.
“In showcasing this film, we not only celebrate the exceptional talent and artistic excellence of our filmmakers and artists, but also emphasize the importance of storytelling in preserving our history and culture.”
“In showcasing this film, we not only celebrate the exceptional talent and artistic excellence of our filmmakers and artists, but also emphasize the importance of storytelling in preserving our history and culture,” Artes said during the screening of “Jose Rizal”.
The film portrays the life and final days of Dr. Jose Rizal, who is the country’s national hero.
Written by National Artist, Ricky Lee, and directed by the highly talented Marilou Diaz-Abaya, “Jose Rizal” captures the life, struggles and legacy of our national hero, whose vision and courage continue to inspire the Filipinos.
Movie’s lead actor Cesar Montano and scriptwriter Ricky Lee also joined the talk back session, one of the features of the “Sigla Sa Singkwenta 50@50”.
The talk back session, through interactive conversations with them, provides an opportunity for the audience to gain deeper insights regarding the film they have watched.
The public can catch other screenings of iconic MMFF movies in various cinemas at an affordable rate of P50 as part of the annual festival celebrating its 50th edition.
The public can catch other screenings of iconic Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movies in various cinemas at an affordable rate of P50 as part of the annual festival celebrates its 50th edition.
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 preferences are shown in selected cinemas nationwide until October 15.
Some films have undergone restoration, quality improvements, and remastering to provide an enhanced viewing experience, others have been left with their original imperfections to evoke nostalgia and a sense of connection to the past.
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 Putting 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
The screenings are taking place at participating cinemas: SM Cinema, Robinsons Movie World, Ayala Malls Cinema, Megaworld Cinemas, Gateway Cineplex 18, Fisher Box Office, Shangri-La Plaza Cinema, Red Carpet Cinema, and Vista Cinema.
