WHO is the Director of the Century?
It’s difficult to single out one director. And so Highspeed settles for six – all of them National Artists. One by one now, with their outstanding films.
BERT AVELLANA – “Anak Dalita,” “Badjao,” “Kundiman ng Lahi,” “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.”
GERRY DE LEON – “Ang Daigdig ng Mga Api,” “El Fi l ibusterismo,” “Ifugao,” “Banaue.”
EDDIE ROMERO – “Aguila,” “Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?.”
MANUEL CONDE — “Genghis Khan,” “Juan Tamad” series.
LINO BROCKA – “Maynila: Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag,” “Bona,” “Insiang,” “Kapit sa Patalim.”
ISHMAEL BERNAL – “Himala,” “Manila After Dark,” “Nunal sa Tubig,” “Pagdating sa Dulo.”
Not counted is Kidlat Tahimik (Eric de Guia) who is not a film director but a docu-maker.
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POTENTIAL – Who are potential National Artists?
Those who already passed away: Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Celso Ad. Castillo, Mario O’Hara, Peque Gallaga, Maryo J. de los Reyes.
The living directors: Mike de Leon, Joel Lamangan, Joey Reyes, Laurice Guillen, Brillante Mendoza, Lav Diaz.
