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Feb 11, 2023 · 6 International Movies Shot or Set in the Philippines: 1. Shotgun Wedding. The entirety of Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel ’s romantic action-comedy, Shotgun Wedding, is set in the Philippines, particularly in the fictional Mahal Island Resort.
- Gold, Silver, Death [Oro, Plata, Mata] (1982) Gold, Silver, Death is a classic Filipino film directed by Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes. Set on the island of Negros, the film showcases the stunning landscapes and rich cultural traditions of the region.
- Miracle [Himala] (1982) Miracle is a classic Filipino film directed by Ishmael Bernal. The film follows the story of Elsa, a young woman who claims to have seen an apparition of the Virgin Mary in a small, poverty-stricken village in the northern part of the Philippines.
- From What is Before [Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon] (2014) From What is Before is a Filipino film directed by Lav Diaz. The film tells the story of a small village in the Philippines during the 1970s, as it becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid in the face of political turmoil and martial law.
- Metro Manila (2013) Metro Manila, directed by Sean Ellis, is set in the bustling capital city of the Philippines, Manila. The film follows the story of Oscar Ramirez, a poor farmer from the countryside who moves to the city with his family in search of a better life.
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- APOCALYPSE NOW. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, Apocalypse Now is a war drama that is loosely based on Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness. The film tells the story of how Captain Benjamin Ward (Martin Sheen) travels from Vietnam to Cambodia, on a mission to assassinate Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a renegade Army Special Forces officer.
- PLATOON. Directed by Oliver Stone, Platoon is another film about the Vietnam War that chose the Philipines to shoot. Released in 1968, Platoon is the first of a trilogy by Stone and stars Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Keith David, and Kevin Dillon.
- Born on the Fourth of July. Following Platoon, Born On The Fourth Of Julyis the second installment of Oliver Stone’s trilogy about the Vietnam War, this time starring Tom Cruise, who plays a character based on Ron Kovic, who wrote the novel the film was based on and also served in the Vietnam war.
- MAN ON THE MOON. Man on the Moon, is a biographical comedy-drama, about the late performance artist Andy Kaufman. The film stars Jim Carrey, who plays Kaufman, as well as Danny De Vito, Courtney Love, and Paul Giamatti and was directed by Milos Forman.
- Keys to the Heart (2023) A remake of the 2018 Korean film of the same name, ‘Keys to the Heart’ follows Joma, a washed-up boxer who is directionless and thus returns to his estranged mother and autistic brother.
- Seasons (2023) This romantic drama stars Lovi Poe and Carlo Aquino in leading roles. Directed by Easy Ferrer, the movie shows how two platonic adult friends, Charlie (Poe) and Kurt (Aquino), look for a partner for each other after a string of failed relationships.
- Ordinary People (2016) ‘Ordinary People,’ also known as ‘Pamilya Ordinaryo,’ is a Filipino drama film directed by Eduardo Roy Jr. The film follows the lives of Aries and Jane, teenage parents who live on the streets of Manila.
- Missed Connections (2023) Starring Miles Ocampo, Kelvin Miranda, and Chienna Filomeno, ‘Missed Connections’ is a rom-com directed by Jelise Chung. In it, we have a young woman named Mae who falls head over heels in love with a guy named Norman, with whom she has had only one encounter.
Taking place towards the end of WWII, 500 American Soldiers have been entrapped in a camp for 3 years. Beginning to give up hope they will ever be rescued, a group of Rangers goes on a dangerous mission to try and save them. Director John Dahl Stars Benjamin Bratt Joseph Fiennes James Franco. 3. Apocalypse Now.
May 4, 2024 · May 4, 2024. Share: From heart-wrenching socio-economic dramas to heartwarming self-discovery, Filipino cinema offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that reflects the diverse culture and spirit of the Philippines. These twelve exceptional films not only showcase the immense talent of Filipino filmmakers but also provide a window into the ...
Jan 7, 2023 · Fred Hawson. Published Jan 07, 2023 10:54 AM PHT. My Yearend Roundup: The 25 BEST FILIPINO FILMS of 2022 That I Have Seen. December 30, 2022. In 2022, the stringent quarantine precautions for COVID-19 have been lifted, so more and more Filipino movies have been opening in cinemas.
