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The Youngest, 1h4
Origin Philippines
Genres Documentary
Themes Films about children, Prison films, Documentary films about law, Documentaire sur une personnalité, Documentary films about child abuse, Documentary films about law enforcement, Films about child abuse

Ditsi Carolino received the Best Director award for the documentary film Bunso (The Youngest) at the OneWorld 2005 documentary films festival held in Prague, Czech Republic.
Himala
Himala (1982)
, 2h4
Directed by Ishmael Bernal
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Nora Aunor, Joel Lamangan, Pen Medina, Ama Quiambao

The setting is a small town named Cupang, a community set in an arid landscape. The townsfolk believed that the drought they were having was a curse placed on the upon the town for driving away a leper years before.
Cedie
Cedie (1996)

Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Themes Films about families, Children's films
Actors Ronaldo Valdez, Jaclyn Jose, Mark Gil, Subas Herrero, Sarah Geronimo, Mark Herras

The story concerns an American boy named Cedie Erol, who at an early age finds that he is the sole heir to a British earldom and leaves New York to take up residence in his ancestral castle, where, after some initial resistance, he is joined by his middle-class mother, the widow of the late heir. His grandfather, the Earl of Dorincourt, intends to teach the boy to become an aristocrat, but Cedie inadvertently teaches his grandfather compassion and social justice and the artless simplicity and motherly love of Dearest warms his heart.
Magnifico
Magnifico (2003)

Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Jiro Manio, Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez, Mark Gil, Gloria Romero, Celia Rodriguez

A couple begins to lose hope and courage when faced with life's adversities - a daughter who suffers from cerebral palsy, a son who loses his scholarship, and a young boy named Magnifico or Ikoy, who is not so good in school. But Ikoy has a good heart and a large spirit that allows him to give joy to hopeless people in their community and magically transforms their lives for the better. When Ikoy's grandmother is discovered to have stomach cancer, which has reached uncontrollable stage, he sets out to provide her with a proper funeral when the time comes for her passing. However, hardships arise to accomplish his task and he is ultimately left with an ironic fate.
Gold, Silver, Death, 3h14
Directed by Peque Gallaga
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, War
Themes Seafaring films, Transport films, Political films
Actors Evangeline Rose Eigenmann y Gil, Sandy Andolong, Liza Lorena, Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, Jaime Fabregas

Oro Plata Mata traces the changing fortunes of two aristocratic families in Negros during World War II. The Ojeda family is celebrating Maggie Ojedas (Andolong) debut. In the garden, Trining (Gil) receives her first kiss from Miguel Lorenzo (Torre), her childhood sweetheart. Don Claudio Ojeda (Ojeda) and his fellow landowners talk about the impending war. The celebration is cut short by news of the sinking of SS Corregidor by a mine. As the Japanese invasion force nears the city, the Ojedas accept the invitation extended by the Lorenzos, their old family friends, to stay with them in their provincial hacienda. Nena Ojeda (Lorena) and Inday Lorenzo (Asensio) try to deny the realities of war by preserving their pre-war lifestyle. Pining for her fiancé, Maggie goes through bouts of melancholy. Miguel and Trining turn from naughty children into impetuous adults.
Shake, Rattle & Roll IV
Directed by Peque Gallaga
Origin Philippines
Genres Thriller, Comedy, Horror comedy, Horror
Themes Comedy horror films
Actors Janice de Belen, Manilyn Reynes, Aiko Melendez, Edu Manzano, Sunshine Cruz, Al Tantay

Jodie (Manilyn Reynes) is a student of Mr. Zerrudo (Edu Manzano) who fall in love with him. Mabu (Aljon Jimenez) try to said Mr. Zerrudo that Gretch (Sunshine Cruz) is in love with Mr. Zerrudo.
Dipped in Gold
Directed by Lino Brocka
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Lolita Rodriguez, Hilda Koronel, Jay Ilagan, Eddie García, Luis Gonzales, Marissa Delgado

This script must be run from the command line
Death in the Land of Encantos, 9h
Directed by Lav Diaz
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Angeli Bayani

Le poète Benjamin Agusan retourne dans sa ville natale de Padang sur l'île de Sumatra après le passage du typhon Durian en 2006.
Manila in the Claws of Light, 2h6
Directed by Lino Brocka
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Bembol Roco, Hilda Koronel, Joonee Gamboa, Tommy Abuel, Orlando Nadres, Mario O'Hara

Júlio Madiaga is a probinciano, a young rustic from the island of Marinduque, who arrives in Manila. From time to time, Júlio would pass by the corner of Ongpin and Misericordia, as he stares at a peculiar building from a distance. While pursuing his quest, he has to work in order to survive the conditions of the urban jungle.
Wish
Wish (1998)

Directed by Jose Javier Reyes
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Fantasy
Actors Camille Prats, Shaina Magdayao, Serena Dalrymple, Gina Pareño, Nida Blanca, Tirso Cruz III

The film revolves around the character of Anna (played by Camille Prats), an ordinary girl who on her birthday was given a magical power by Manang Garcia (played by Gina Pareño), a mysterious stranger. Anna would eventually discover that she was given a power to grant any wishes of other people by merely touching them with her palm. Her power would eventually change the lives of all people around her including herself.
Batang PX
Batang PX (1997)
, 1h53
Directed by Jose Javier Reyes
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Patrick Garcia, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Edu Manzano, Anna Larrucea, Piolo Pascual, Nida Blanca

The Philippines is considered as one of the biggest U.S. military bases in the world. It is not surprising that the population of Filipino-American children has risen. Most of them have fathers who abandoned them as soon as these fathers are re-stationed. Amboy, played by Patrick Garcia, is one of the Fil-Am kids patiently anticipating his father's homecoming and yearning to meet him. Stories from Amboy's mom are the only things he knows about his father. His wish is granted when he finally meets his father. However, things don't turn out the way they were planned.
Whore of a Mother
Directed by Lino Brocka
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Nora Aunor, Lolita Rodriguez, Raoul Aragon

This is a story of day-to-day living by Renata Lolita Rodriguez, her daughter Esther Nora Aunor and Esther's husband Luis (Raul Aragon). Ester and Luis are a couple trying to start their own family while living in Renata's house. The couple can not bear a child due to Ester's sterility, which was ironic being that Ester is a family planning program worker. Ester's barrenness becomes a source of constant argument between the husband and wife, aggravated by Ester's unwillingness to allow Luis to seek employment out of the country. Renata often acts as a pacifier of her daughter during the couple's arguments. Unfortunately, Ester and her mother get into a heated argument resulting to Renata feeling emotional about it. She then confides to Luis about her problems, which results to one night of passionate union. The single night of union impregnates the aging Renata who refuses to have an abortion. Renata and Luis try to hide their fault until Ester discovers the truth accidentally when Renata gave birth to her child.