Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (PPP) Featuring PPP Classics

For PPP Classics, feature films Atsay and Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos, will be screened on September 9; Cain at Abel and Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak written by National Artist Ricky Lee on September 14; and Brutal and Karnal by late director National Artist Marilou Diaz-Abaya on September 15. These screenings are supported by Solar Films, ABS-CBN’s Sagip Pelikula, and Viva Films.

FDCP will hold an opening ceremony for National Artist Kidlat Tahimik’s exhibit at the Cinematheque Centre Manila titled “Indio-Genius: 500 Taon Labanan Kontra Magellan, Marilyn, Mickey at Padre Damaso,” featuring art installations and a special screening of his Balikbayan #1: The Silent Movie. The exhibit is a playful depiction of the  resistance/non-resistance, the cultural encounters ,  of the Philippines to colonial icons.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) leads the Philippine delegation to the biggest film festival in Asia, the 부산국제영화제 Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) happening in South Korea from October 5 to 14.