In celebration of its 50th edition, the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) is showcasing special screenings of classic films from the past five decades across various theaters, with tickets priced at an affordable P50!
On September 27, a special screening of the multi-awarded historical drama film ‘Jose Rizal’ was held at SM Manila in the City of Manila, the official host of this year’s festival. This iconic movie produced by GMA Pictures has played a pivotal role in shaping both MMFF and the landscape of Philippine cinema over the years.
MMDA Chairman and MMFF Overall Concurrent Chairman Atty. Don Artes said “Jose Rizal” is one film embodying the festival’s commitment to showcasing films that are both artistically excellent and culturally significant.
“In showcasing this film today, we not only celebrate the exceptional talent and artistic excellence of our filmmakers and artists, but also emphasize the importance of storytelling in preserving our history and culture,” said Artes during the screening of “Jose Rizal.”
The film portrays the life and final days of Dr. Jose Rizal, who is the country’s national hero. Written by National Artist, Ricky Lee, and directed by the highly talented Marilou Diaz-Abaya, “Jose Rizal” captures the life, struggles and legacy of our national hero, whose vision and courage continue to inspire the Filipinos.
Movie’s lead actor Cesar Montano and scriptwriter Ricky Lee also joined the talk back session, one of the features of the “Sigla Sa Singkwenta 50@50”.
The talk back session, through interactive conversations with them, provides an opportunity for the audience to gain deeper insights regarding the film they have watched.
Catch other screenings of iconic Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) movies in various cinemas at an affordable rate of P50 as part of the annual festival celebrates its 50th edition!
A total of 50 MMFF movies spanning a variety of genres—drama, comedy, action, horror, romance, adventure, historical, musical, and fantasy—to cater to different audience preferences are shown in selected cinemas nationwide until October 15.
Some films have undergone restoration, quality improvements, and remastering to provide an enhanced viewing experience, others have been left with their original imperfections to evoke nostalgia and a sense of connection to the past.
The 50 MMFF movies that are part of the “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta” are the following:
- Insiang
- Mano Po
- Jose Rizal
- Crying Ladies
- Ang Panday (1980)
- Big Night
- Ang Tanging Ina Mo
- Minsa’y Isang Gamu-Gamo
- Langis at Tubig
- Blue Moon
- Ang Panday (2009)
- Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon
- Walang Forever
- Bulaklak ng Maynila
- Moral
- Himala
- Captain Barbell (1986)
- Kung Mangarap Ka’t Magising
- Ang Alamat ng Lawin
- Ang Larawan
- Shake, Rattle, and Roll II
- Atsay
- Mga Bilanggong Birhen
- Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
- Die Beautiful
- Agila ng Maynila
- Manila Kingpin the Untold Story of Asiong Salonga
- May Minamahal
- Sunday Beauty Queen
- Magic Temple
- Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 2
- Brutal
- Markova
- Miracle in Cell No. 7
- Shake, Rattle, and Roll 1
- Darna (1991)
- Bad Bananas sa Putting Tabing
- Karnal
- Tanging Yaman
- Firefly
- Bonifacio ang Unang Pangulo
- Karma
- One More Try
- Imortal
- Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
- Okay Ka Fairy Ko
- Yamashita the Tiger’s Treasure
- Gandarrapido Revenger Squad
- Feng Shui II
- Rainbow’s Sunset
The screenings are taking place at participating cinemas: SM Cinema, Robinsons Movie World, Ayala Malls Cinema, Megaworld Cinemas, Gateway Cineplex 18, Fisher Mall Box Office, Shangri-La Plaza’s Red Carpet Cinema, and Vista Cinema.
Movie schedule and information on participating cinemas nationwide are posted on the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) Official Facebook page: (https://www.facebook.com/mmffofficial).
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