The country celebrates the first Philip-pine Film Industry Month throughout September, starting with a gala on Sept. 12.
What is the significance of Sept. 12 in the history of Philippine movies?
According to records, that was the day Philippine cinema was born, on Sept. 12, 1919, the release date of the first Filipino-produced-and directed film, “Dalagang Bukid” by Jose Nepomuceno.
Nepomuceno considered the Father of Philippine Movies, set up in 1917 his production company, Malayan Movies, which aimed to make motion pictures that reflected the conditions and tastes of the country at the time.
A silent film inspired by the zarzuela of the same title and lead stars, Dalagang Bukid was shown at the Lyric Theater in Manila for 10 days initially. The actors, led by Atang de la Rama and Marcellano Ilagan, declaimed and sang their lines behind the screen.
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