Visions Cinema: Film in the Philippines - A Report by Tony Rayns

Nan
0h 37m
1983
6.6 /10 (5)

Overview

Film critic Tony Rayns interviews Lino Brocka and other prominent Filipino filmmakers.

Country : United Kingdom
Languages : English,
Released Date: 1983-09-28

Top Billed Cast

Tony Rayns

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Manuel Conde

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Agustin Sotto

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Ishmael Bernal

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Lino Brocka

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Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.

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Marilou Diaz-Abaya

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