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Direk, a collection of essays on Filipino filmmakers, presents an accessible and provocative introduction to Philippine cinema. Notable Filipino critics write on the canonical Filipino film directors: Ronald Baytan on Ishmael Bernal; Patrick F Campos on Kidlat Tahimik; Clodualdo Del Mundo, Jr. on Manuel Silos, Eddie Romero, and Lamberto Avellana; Vicente Garcia Groyon on Peque Gallaga; Shirley O. Lua on Fernando Poe, Jr; Gil Quito on Marilou Diaz-Abaya and Lav Diaz; Anne Frances N Sangil on Mike de Leon; Agustin Sotto on Gerardo de Leon; Nicanor G Tiongson on Manuel Conde; Rolando B Tolentino on Lino Brocka; Noel Vera on Mario OHara; and Lito B Zulueta on Brillante Ma Mendoza. A compelling work, the first of its kind, it is filled with insight and critical provocation. The work is essential reading for all who are interested in film making in all its multiple aspects, and provides hitherto unavailable information on Philippine filmmakers and cinema.Product Identifiers
PublisherSussex Academic Press
ISBN-139781845199654
eBay Product ID (ePID)24046631900
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Book TitleDirek: Essays on Filipino Filmmakers
AuthorShirley O. Lua, Clodualdo Jr Del Mundo
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
Number of Pages360 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height246mm
Item Width171mm
Additional Product Features
EditorShirley O. Lua, Clodualdo Jr Del Mundo
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom