New golden era in Philippine cinema

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New golden era in Philippine cinema. Veteran actress and award-winning director say indie film makers provide much needed boost to Philippine movie industry. See more at: http://gulfnews.com/gntv

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00:00We may be reaching the third golden age of Filipino film, the first being in the 50s,

00:23during which time the Philippines was first recognized in foreign countries, in other

00:30festivals, specifically the Cannes Film Festival, where Manuel Conde's Genghis Khan was the

00:35very first Filipino film to have been entered in a significant category. It was also during

00:42those years when the Filipino film industry flourished in the sense that many Filipino

00:48films were produced. Movie stars were at their height in terms of recognition, acknowledgement,

00:53even glamour and substance. The Philippine films also hit the foreign market. We are

00:59hoping that in the same manner that in the 70s, another golden era of the film industry

01:06was proclaimed. There will be a repeat. It's been a while since we've had a slew of films

01:13that have not only been recognized in terms of quality and artistic merit, thanks also

01:21to the influx of independent films in digital format that have showcased not only the Philippine

01:29scenario, but also, in the words of director Soksy Tapasyo, out-of-the-box situations.

01:37They have made a niche in the last few years in international film festivals.

02:08We do independent films. They do also commercial films.

02:18And it's very healthy. It's a good thing because right now, everybody can do a film.

02:24Out of the 100, you will have 10 films that will say something good.

02:38Culture transcends boundaries. Culture connects hearts and souls. So now on the occasion of

02:44the 40th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates, we have been a part of their phenomenal growth

02:49over the past 40 years because of their visionary leadership. And we would like to say now that

02:54we are here for the film festival, it's fitting that we also show them the culture that we

02:58have. We're not just world-class workers, but we also have a culture just like them.

03:02Their growth, even their phenomenal growth, is also based on culture. The Filipinos, we

03:06are also like that. We have a culture that's driving us strong, and they should know about

03:10that, first through the film industry. Hopefully next year, with our food, with our fashion,

03:14with everything else that we can be proud of.

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