Manila, Open City

Manila, Open City 1968

8.20

War drama set in the closing stages of World War Two. As Allied Forces are nearing the defeat of the Japanese Army in Manila, the Japanese Empire's soldiers begin attacking innocent civilians. A brutal month-long battle ensues.

1968

The Pacific Connection

The Pacific Connection 1974

4.30

Ben is a farm boy who comes into conflict with the Evil Spanish Governor and his two sons. To assist in their oppression the Governor hires a Samurai to teach his son the Japanese Katana sword. To counter this, Ben studies under a blind Franciscan monk to obtain some advanced fighting secrets and develop his warrior senses. Additionally Ben must search for the legendary “Iron Reed”. A mystical stick so strong that grows in the lava of an active Volcano.

1974

Country Maiden

Country Maiden 1919

6.00

This is the first Filipino feature-length film made by a Filipino director regarded as "Father of Filipino Movies" and is now lost forever. Dalagang Bukid is a story about a young flower vendor named Angelita, who is forced by her parents to marry a wealthy old man, Don Silvestre, despite her love for Cipriano, a law student.

1919

Ang Pulubi

Ang Pulubi 1969

1

A story about a woman imprisoned loses her sons, in the process, she loses her mind, her beauty, and her future.

1969

Igorota

Igorota 1968

1

An Igorot maiden falls in love with a man from the city. They insist on being married, in spite of the protests of the families.

1968

Hot Kisses

Hot Kisses 1927

1

Directed by Jose Nepomuceno

1927

Nanay Ko

Nanay Ko 1929

1

A child is oppressed by a cruel stepmother.

1929

Sa Landas ng Pag-ibig

Sa Landas ng Pag-ibig 1929

1

A woman chooses between a life of wealth gained through corruption and a poor, simple life with an honest man.

1929

The Moro Pirate

The Moro Pirate 1931

1

A Jose Nepomuceno Creation Real Moro Actors and Thousands of Extras

1931