Ishmael Bernal
Biography: Ishmael Bernal was a Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Pagdating sa Dulo (1971), Nunal sa Tubig (1976), Manila by Night (1980), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: September 30, 1938
Deathday: June 02, 1996
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Annie Batungbakal
1979-09-14
Annie Batungbakal
Overview: The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 1979-09-14
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Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare
1993-01-01
Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare
Overview: Portrait of director Ishmael Bernal
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-01
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Himala Ngayon
2012-12-04
Himala Ngayon
Overview: A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest Asian films of all time. The revelations about the theory of "Who killed Elsa?" will be answered and also, the impact of the film to the Filipino culture and society.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2012-12-04
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Brocka x Bernal
2024-08-08
Brocka x Bernal
Overview: A documentary on the life and work of National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: tl
Release Date: 2024-08-08
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Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
1983-09-28
Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns
Overview: Film critic Tony Rayns interviews Lino Brocka and other prominent Filipino filmmakers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-28
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