September 23 ------ The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) will be screening 50 of its past films, as part of its “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta 50@P50” program to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Featuring films that “encapsulate the historical, social, and artistic narratives of their respective eras,” the featured films were a testament to the festival’s enduring legacy throughout its 50-year run.
The “Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta 50@P50” program will run from Sept. 25 to Oct. 15 in select cinemas, according to MMFF overall concurrent chairman Atty. Don Artes. “‘Sine Sigla sa Singkwenta’ reflects MMFF’s commitment to promoting local films. The films included in the lineup are well-loved classics, award-winning, and highly acclaimed movies that will take viewers on a journey back in time and probably bring in a lot of good memories,” said Artes. While some films have been restored for a new generation of audiences, some were “kept in their original imperfections” in hopes of bringing nostalgia.
Earlier this month, the MMFF celebrated the country’s biggest film stars through a colorful mural which will be displayed in EDSA. Some of the actors featured in the mural are the late Dolphy, Fernando Poe Jr., Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor, Christopher de Leon, Vic Sotto, Amy Austria, and Maricel Soriano, to name a few.
Source: inquirer.net
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