Wazzup Pilipinas!?
To honor the invaluable
contributions of National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts Kidlat
Tahimik to the development of independent Philippine Cinema, the Film
Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) and the Department of Foreign
Affairs’ (DFA) Public and Cultural Diplomacy arms will hold free screenings and a talkback session
on November 28 to December 8.
The National
Artist, born Eric
de Guia, is known for his films that often critique neocolonialism, and his
bamboo camera which symbolizes his exceptional local storytelling. The “Tribute
to Kidlat Tahimik: Lolo of Filipino Indie Cinema” aims to boost the creative industry and showcase
Philippine culture by featuring his award-winning and internationally-acclaimed
films.
Kidlat Tahimik
has received accolades from local and international award-giving bodies such as
Cinemalaya, Gawad Urian, Prince Claus Fund, Amiens International Film Festival,
and Berlin International Film Festival through decades of his career.
Five notable works from the National Artist will be
screened for free on the Vimeo Channel including the following: Perfumed Nightmares (1977), Sino Lumikha ng Yoyo? Sino ang Lumikha ng
Moon Buggy? (1979), Turumba
(1981), Bakit Dilaw ang Gitna ng
Bahaghari? (1994), and Balikbayan #1:
Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III (2015).
Additionally, the “Talkback with Kidlat Tahimik” will
be moderated by professor, writer, and producer Jag Garcia that will take place
on November 30, 4 PM via Zoom.
“Through this retrospective and talkback session with
National Artist and Father of Philippine Independent Cinema Kidlat Tahimik,
made possible by a partnership with DFA, audiences, especially our local
independent filmmakers will hear from the National Artist himself. As we shine
the spotlight on his films, we hope to see more independent films influenced by
local stories and our culture on the silver screen in the near future,” said
FDCP Chairperson and CEO Diño.
The event is also
in line with FDCP’s marking of the first Philippine Film Industry Month last
September, as
mandated by Presidential Proclamation 1085, with the theme "Ngayon Ang Bagong
Sinemula," which celebrates the heritage, significance, and legacy of
Philippine Cinema.
To view the films, register through this link: https://bit.ly/KT_FestivalRegistration. To join the talkback
session, register at https://bit.ly/KT_TalkbackSession.
Festival
Schedule and Program of “Tribute to Kidlat Tahimik:
Lolo of Filipino Indie Cinema” from November 28 to December 8:
November 28 -
29
Screening on
Vimeo
●
Perfumed Nightmares (1977)
●
Sino Lumikha ng Yoyo? Sino
ang Lumikha ng Moon Buggy? (1979)
●
Turumba (1981)
November 30
● Talkback with Kidlat Tahimik
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM via Zoom and FDCP
FB page
December 1 - 2
Screening on
Vimeo
●
Turumba (1981)
●
Bakit Dilaw ang Gitna ng
Bahaghari?
(1994)
●
Balikbayan #1: Memories of
Overdevelopment Redux III (2015)
December 3 - 4
Screening on
Vimeo
●
Balikbayan #1: Memories of
Overdevelopment Redux III (2015)
●
Bakit Dilaw ang Gitna ng
Bahaghari?
(1994)
●
Sino Lumikha ng Yoyo? Sino
ang Lumikha ng Moon Buggy? (1979)
December 5 - 6
Screening on
Vimeo
●
Perfumed Nightmares (1977)
●
Bakit Dilaw ang Gitna ng Bahaghari? (1994)
●
Sino Lumikha ng Yoyo? Sino ang Lumikha ng Moon
Buggy? (1979)
December 7 - 8
Screening on
Vimeo
●
Perfumed Nightmares (1977)
●
Turumba (1981)
●
Balikbayan #1: Memories of
Overdevelopment Redux III (2015)
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