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“Chronological Listing according to Auteur.”
As in the book version, articles in any language are included as part of the title to minimize confusion. Each entry is linked to the director’s canon page; this means if other titles are included in her or his list, they will appear in chronological order. Some titles’ capsule reviews might also be combined with related titles in the list. Scrolling or searching will be the most useful way to reach your target film, but reading through a director’s other recommended works might also prove to be rewarding.
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A
٠ Aberya (C Linaban, 2012).
٠ Abomination (Y Laranas, 2018).
٠ A Fanciful Tale of Moro Sea Gypsies—see Zamboanga: A Fanciful Tale of Moro Sea Gypsies (E de Castro, 1937).
٠ Alapaap (T Esteban, 1984).
٠ Aliw (I Bernal, 1979).
٠ Altar (RM Ilarde, 2007).
٠ Alyas Stella Magtanggol (CS Roño, 1992).
٠ Amado Pagsanjan’s Asiong Salonga (P Santiago, 1961).
٠ Amang Capulong: Anak ng Tondo, Part II (T Natividad, 1992).
٠ Amanos: Patas ang Laban (F Posadas, 1997).
٠ Amigo (J Sayles, 2010).
٠ Amok (L Fajardo, 2011).
٠ Anak Dalita (LV Avellana, 1956).
٠ Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday (MJ de los Reyes, 1984).
٠ Ang Babae sa Septic Tank (MN Rivera, 2011).
٠ Ang Daigdig Ko’y Ikaw (E Reyes, 1965).
٠ Ang Dalubhasa (F Poe Jr., 2000).
٠ Ang Damgo ni Eleuteria (RS Zuasola, 2010).
٠ Ang Huling Cha-Cha ni Anita (Anita’s Last Cha-Cha) (SA Bernardo, 2013).
٠ Ang Lalake sa Buhay ni Selya (C Siguion-Reyna, 1997).
٠ Ang Lihim ni Antonio (J Altarejos, 2008).
٠ Ang Maestro (F Poe Jr., 1981).
٠ Ang mga Tigmo sa Akong Pagpauli (Riddles of My Homecoming) (A Mardoquio, 2013).
٠ Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B (P Cruz, 2016).
٠ Ang Napakaigsing Buhay ng Alipato (Khavn, 2016).
٠ Ang Nawawala (M Jamora, 2012).
٠ Ang Nerseri (V Acedillo Jr., 2009).
٠ Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (A Solito, 2005).
٠ Ang Paglalakbay ng mga Bituin sa Gabing Madilim (A Mardoquio, 2012).
٠ Ang Pamilyang Kumakain ng Lupa (Khavn, 2005).
٠ Ang Panday (F Poe Jr., 1980).
٠ Ang Panday IV (F Poe Jr., 1984).
٠ Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto (F Poe Jr., 1982).
٠ Ang Pirata (J Red, 2013).
٠ Ang Tanging Ina (WV Deramas, 2003).
٠ Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. (E Perez, 1991).
٠ Annie Sabungera (P Santiago, 1982).
٠ A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino—see Nick Joaquin’s A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (LV Avellana, 1965).
٠ Area (L Ignacio, 2016).
٠ Asedillo (CA Castillo, 1971).
٠ A Short History of a Few Bad Things (K Deligero, 2018).
٠ Asiong Salonga—see Amado Pagsanjan’s Asiong Salonga (P Santiago, 1961).
٠ Aswang (P Gallaga & L Reyes, 1992).
٠ Babae sa Breakwater (M O’Hara, 2003).
٠ Babaing Hampaslupa (M Chionglo, 1988).
٠ Babangon Ako’t Dudurugin Kita (L Brocka, 1989).
٠ Babe, I Love You (M Cruz-Alviar, 2014).
٠ Baboy Halas: Wailings in the Forest (B Fiola, 2016).
٠ Badlis sa Kinabuhi (L Salvador, 1968).
٠ Bagets (MJ de los Reyes, 1984).
٠ Bagong Hari (M O’Hara, 1986).
٠ Bakit Kay Tagal ng Sandali? (CS Roño, 1990).
٠ Balangiga: Howling Wilderness (Khavn, 2017).
٠ Bambanti (ZM Dulay, 2015).
٠ Banta ng Kahapon (E Romero, 1977).
٠ Bata Bata Paano Ka Ginawa (CS Roño, 1998).
٠ Batch ’81 (M De Leon, 1982).
٠ Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (L Brocka, 1984).
٠ Bayaning 3rd World (M De Leon, 1999).
٠ Bayaw (M Parungao, 2009).
٠ Beloved (L Salvador, 1985).
٠ Beloy Montemayor Jr.: Tirador ng Cebu (JP Cabreira, 1993).
٠ Bilanggo sa Dilim (M De Leon, 1986).
٠ Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit (E Perez, 1989).
٠ Birdshot (M Red, 2016).
٠ Bituing Walang Ningning (EH Borlaza, 1985).
٠ Biyaheng Langit (T Aguiluz, 2000).
٠ Biyaheng Lupa (A Lao, 2009).
٠ Biyaya ng Lupa (M Silos, 1959).
٠ Boatman (T Aguiluz, 1985).
٠ Bomba (R Jover, 2017).
٠ Bona (L Brocka, 1980).
٠ Booba (J Bernal, 2001).
٠ Boses (E Ongkeko-Marfil, 2008).
٠ Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill (CS Roño, 2013).
٠ Boy Pick-Up: The Movie (D Zapata, 2012).
٠ Bridal Shower (J Jeturian, 2004).
٠ Bride for Rent (M Cruz-Alviar, 2014).
٠ Broken Marriage (I Bernal, 1983).
٠ Brutal (M Diaz-Abaya, 1980).
٠ Brutus, ang Paglalakbay (T Illenberger, 2008).
٠ Bukas … May Pangarap (G Portes, 1984).
٠ Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (EH Borlaza, 1984).
٠ Bulaklak sa City Jail (M O’Hara, 1984).
٠ Burgos (J Lamangan, 2013).
٠ Burlesk King (M Chionglo, 1999).
٠ Burlesk Queen (CA Castillo, 1977).
٠ Cain at Abel (L Brocka, 1982).
٠ Caregiver (CS Roño, 2008).
٠ Celso Ad. Castillo’s Totoy Boogie (CA Castillo, 1980).
٠ City After Dark—see Manila by Night (I Bernal, 1980).
٠ Cleopatra Wong—see They Call Her … Cleopatra Wong (BA Suarez, 1978).
٠ Condemned (M O’Hara, 1984).
٠ Cry of Battle (I Lerner, 1963).
٠ Crying Ladies (M Meily, 2003).
٠ Curacha: Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (CS Roño, 1998).
٠ Da Dog Show (R Jover, 2015).
٠ Dagitab (G Abrahan, 2014).
٠ Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (L Guillen, 1993).
٠ Daluyong at Habagat (CA Castillo, 1976).
٠ Dawn of Freedom (G de Leon & Abe Y, 1944).
٠ Ded Na si Lolo (S Topacio, 2009).
٠ Dementia (PM Intalan, 2014).
٠ Desaparadiso: Corrido at Buhay na Pinagdaanan nang Tatlong Principeng Magcacapatid na Anac nang Haring Fernando at nang Reina Valeriana sa Cahariang Berbania (Khavn, 2015).
٠ Developing Stories: Lucia (M Chionglo, 1992).
٠ Di Ingon ’Nato (B Relucio & I Zaldarriaga, 2011).
٠ Die Beautiful (JR Lana, 2016).
٠ Dinampot Ka Lang sa Putik (MJ de los Reyes, 1991).
٠ Diosa (MJ de los Reyes, 1982).
٠ ’Di Puwedeng Hindi Puwede! (F Posadas, 1999).
٠ Double Barrel (Sige! Iputok Mo.) (T Natividad, 2017).
٠ Dyesebel (G de Leon, 1953).
٠ Ekstra (J Jeturian, 2013).
٠ El Filibusterismo (G de Leon, 1962).
٠ Eseng ng Tondo (F Poe Jr. & A Salvador, 1997).
٠ Fan Girl (A Jadaone, 2020).
٠ Florentina Hubaldo, CTE (L Diaz, 2012).
٠ Foster Child (B Mendoza, 2007).
٠ Gabi Kung Sumikat ang Araw (G Portes, 1983).
٠ Ganito Kami Noon … Paano Kayo Ngayon? (E Romero, 1976).
٠ Gayuma: Sana’y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (T Esteban, 1995).
٠ Geisha of Death—see Nilalang (P Lopez, 2015).
٠ Genghis Khan (M Conde, 1950).
٠ Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo (C Gallardo, 1964).
٠ Giliw Ko (C Vander Tolosa, 1939).
٠ Greatest Performance [unfinished] (N Aunor, 1989).
٠ Gumapang Ka sa Lusak (L Brocka, 1990).
٠ Hahamakin Lahat (L Brocka, 1990).
٠ Halaw (SR Dayoc, 2010).
٠ Hamog (R Jover, 2015).
٠ Heneral Luna (J Tarog, 2015).
٠ Here Comes the Bride (C Martinez, 2010).
٠ Hesus Rebolusyunaryo (L Diaz, 2002).
٠ Hiblang Abo—see Rene Villanueva’s Hiblang Abo (R Jover, 2016).
٠ High Tide (T Illenberger, 2017).
٠ Higit sa Lahat (G Fernandez, 1955).
٠ Hihintayin Kita sa Langit (C Siguion-Reyna, 1991).
٠ Himala (I Bernal, 1982).
٠ Hintayan ng Langit (D Villegas, 2018).
٠ Hinugot sa Langit (I Bernal, 1985).
٠ How to Be Yours (D Villegas, 2016).
٠ How to Disappear Completely (R Martin, 2013).
٠ Hubad na Pangarap (AQ dela Cruz, 1987).
٠ Hubog (J Lamangan, 2001).
٠ Hukom Roldan (G Fernandez, 1957).
٠ Huling Balyan ng Buhi o ang Sinalirap nga Asoy Nila (SA Sanchez, 2006).
٠ Iadya Mo Kami (M Chionglo, 2016).
٠ Ikasa Mo … Ipuputok Ko (A Salvador, 1990).
٠ Ikaw Ay Akin (I Bernal, 1978).
٠ Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal (C Siguion-Reyna, 1992).
٠ Imbisibol (L Fajardo, 2015).
٠ I’m Drunk, I Love You. (J Habac, 2017).
٠ Imoral (A Alix Jr., 2008).
٠ Independencia (R Martin, 2009).
٠ Indigo Child (E Ongkeko-Marfil, 2016).
٠ Init sa Magdamag (L Guillen, 1983).
٠ Insiang (L Brocka, 1976).
٠ Isda (A Alix Jr., 2011).
٠ Iskalawags (K Deligero, 2013).
٠ Itanong Mo sa Buwan (CS Roño, 1988).
٠ Itim (M De Leon, 1976).
٠ Jack en Jill (MS Torres, 1954).
٠ Jaguar (L Brocka, 1979).
٠ Jay (FX Pasion, 2008).
٠ Jino to Mari (J Altarejos, 2019).
٠ Jungle Love (SA Sanchez, 2012).
٠ Ka Hector (T Natividad, 1994).
٠ Kahit Butas ng Karayom … Papasukin Ko (F Poe Jr. & W Milan, 1995).
٠ Kahit Pader Gigibain Ko (J del Rosario, 1998).
٠ Kailangan Kita (RB Quintos, 2002).
٠ Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (M De Leon, 1980).
٠ Karnal (M Diaz-Abaya, 1983).
٠ Kasal? (L Guillen, 1980).
٠ Kaya Kong Abutin ang Langit (MJ de los Reyes, 1984).
٠ Kembali Saorang (RA Estella, 1957).
٠ Kimmy Dora: Kambal sa Kiyeme (J Bernal, 2009).
٠ Kisapmata (M De Leon, 1981).
٠ Kontrabando (G Fernandez, 1950).
٠ Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol! (J Raquiza, 1974).
٠ Kubrador (J Jeturian, 2006).
٠ Kung Ako Na Lang Sana (JJ Reyes, 2003).
٠ Kung Mahawi Man ang Ulap (L Guillen, 1984).
٠ La Paloma (J Gosiengfiao, 1974).
٠ La Vida Rosa (CS Roño, 2001).
٠ Latay (Battered Husband) (R Jover, 2019).
٠ Lauriana (M Chionglo, 2013).
٠ Ligalig (C Montano, 2006).
٠ Ligaw na Bulaklak (I Bernal, 1976).
٠ Lily (K Deligero, 2016).
٠ Lola (B Mendoza, 2009).
٠ Lola Igna (EW Roy Jr., 2019).
٠ Lorna (SA Bernardo, 2014).
٠ LSS (J Castro, 2019).
٠ Luksang Tagumpay [incomplete] (G Fernandez, 1956).
٠ Lumapit … Lumayo ang Umaga (I Bernal, 1975).
٠ Lupang Pangako [incomplete] (SC de Guzman, 1949).
٠ Ma’ Rosa (B Mendoza, 2016).
٠ Mababangong Bangungot (K Tahimik, 1977).
٠ Mabangis na Lungsod (A Chui C-S & Yuen B, 1995).
٠ Madilim ang Gabi (A Alix Jr., 2017).
٠ Magnifico (MJ de los Reyes, 2003).
٠ Malvarosa (G Fernandez, 1958).
٠ Manila by Night (I Bernal, 1980).
٠ Mariposa: Sa Hawla ng Gabi (R Somes, 2012).
٠ Masahol Pa sa Hayop (A Salvador, 1993).
٠ Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story (J Bernal, 2004).
٠ Masquerade (DL Zialcita, 1967).
٠ May Minamahal (JJ Reyes, 1993).
٠ May Nagmamahal sa Iyo (M Diaz-Abaya, 1996).
٠ Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag (L Brocka, 1975).
٠ Medusae (P Miras, 2017).
٠ Meet Me in St. Gallen (I Villamor, 2018).
٠ ’Merika (G Portes, 1984).
٠ Metamorphosis (J Tiglao, 2019).
٠ Mga Ligaw na Bulaklak (T Cayado, 1957).
٠ Midnight Dancers—see Sibak: Midnight Dancers (M Chionglo, 1994).
٠ Midnight in a Perfect World (D Dayao, 2020).
٠ Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (L Brocka, 1985).
٠ Milagros (M Diaz-Abaya, 1997).
٠ Milan (OM Lamasan, 2004).
٠ Minsan May Isang Puso (JJ Reyes, 2001).
٠ Minsan Pa (J Jeturian, 2004).
٠ Minsan, Minahal Kita (OM Lamasan, 2000).
٠ Moral (M Diaz-Abaya, 1982).
٠ Moron 5 and the Crying Lady (WV Deramas, 2012).
٠ Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita (M Chionglo, 1986).
٠ Neomanila (M Red, 2017).
٠ Nick Joaquin’s A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (LV Avellana, 1965).
٠ Nightshift (Y Laranas, 2020).
٠ Nilalang (P Lopez, 2015).
٠ No Other Woman (RS Bayani, 2011).
٠ Nonoy Marcelo’s Tisoy! (I Bernal, 1977).
٠ Norte, Hangganan ng Kasaysayan (L Diaz, 2013).
٠ Notoryus (T Natividad, 1998).
٠ Nunal sa Tubig (I Bernal, 1976).
٠ Nuuk (V Velasco, 2019).
٠ On the Job (E Matti, 2013).
٠ On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets (I Villamor, 2020).
٠ One More Chance (C Garcia-Sampana, 2007).
٠ Orapronobis (L Brocka, 1989).
٠ Oro, Plata, Mata (P Gallaga, 1982).
٠ OTJ—see On the Job (E Matti, 2013).
٠ Otso (E Perez, 2013).
٠ Paano Kung Wala Ka Na (M Chionglo, 1987).
٠ Pabling (I Bernal, 1981).
٠ Pagbabalik ng Panday (F Poe Jr., 1981).
٠ Pagdating sa Dulo (I Bernal, 1971).
٠ Palabra de Honor (DL Zialcita, 1983).
٠ Pangarap ng Puso (M O’Hara, 2000).
٠ Paradise Inn (CA Castillo, 1985).
٠ Pascalina (P Miras, 2012).
٠ Pauwi Na (P Villaluna, 2016).
٠ Pedro Penduko (G de Leon, 1954).
٠ Pepeng Kaliwete (P Santiago, 1982).
٠ Pepeng Shotgun (R Suzara, 1981).
٠ Pila-Balde (J Jeturian, 1999).
٠ Pinoy/Blonde (P Gallaga, 2005).
٠ Playgirl (M Chionglo, 1981).
٠ Porno (A Alix Jr., 2013).
٠ Posas (L Fajardo, 2012).
٠ Prinsipe Teñoso (G Fernandez, 1954).
٠ Private Show (CS Roño, 1984).
٠ Pusaka Pontianak (RA Estella, 1965).
٠ Pusong Wazak: Isa Na Namang Kwento ng Pag-ibig sa Pagitan ng Kriminal at Puta (Khavn, 2014).
٠ Radyo (Y Laranas, 2001).
٠ Red Roses for a Call Girl (BA Suarez, 1988).
٠ Relasyon (I Bernal, 1982).
٠ Rene Villanueva’s Hiblang Abo (R Jover, 2016).
٠ Respeto (T Monteras II, 2017).
٠ Riddles of My Homecoming—see Ang mga Tigmo sa Akong Pagpauli (Riddles of My Homecoming) (A Mardoquio, 2013).
٠ Riding in Tandem (T Natividad, 2017).
٠ Sa Puso Ko Hahalik ang Mundo (A Marquez, 1988).
٠ Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig? (E Garcia, 1987).
٠ Salawahan (I Bernal, 1979).
٠ Sa Ilalim ng Cogon (RM Ilarde, 2005).
٠ Salome (L Guillen, 1981).
٠ Samar (G Montgomery, 1962).
٠ Samseng (RA Estella, 1959).
٠ Sana’y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako—see Gayuma: Sana’y Mahalin Mo Rin Ako (T Esteban, 1995).
٠ Sanda Wong (G de Leon, 1955).
٠ Sarjan Hassan (LV Avellana, 1958).
٠ Sarong Banggi (E Dela Cruz, 2005).
٠ Saudagar Minyak Urat (RA Estella, 1959).
٠ Savage Sisters (E Romero, 1974).
٠ Schoolgirls (MJ de los Reyes, 1982).
٠ Scorpio Nights (P Gallaga, 1985).
٠ Segurista (T Aguiluz, 1996).
٠ Sensual (M Diaz-Abaya, 1986).
٠ Serbis (B Mendoza, 2008).
٠ Sibak: Midnight Dancers (M Chionglo, 1994).
٠ Sigaw (Y Laranas, 2004).
٠ Signal Rock (CS Roño, 2018).
٠ Sila-Sila (G Abrahan, 2019).
٠ Silip (E Perez, 1985).
٠ Sindak! (M O’Hara, 1999).
٠ Sinner or Saint (M Chionglo, 1984).
٠ Sino ang Maysala? (A Garces, 1957).
٠ Sisa (G de Leon, 1951).
٠ Sister Stella L. (M De Leon, 1984).
٠ Six Degrees of Separation from Lilia Cuntapay (A Jadaone, 2011).
٠ Sol Searching (R Perez Jr., 2018).
٠ Sonata (P Gallaga & L Reyes, 2013).
٠ Stardoom (L Brocka, 1971).
٠ Still Lives (J Red, 1999).
٠ Stolen Moments (EH Borlaza, 1987).
٠ Sumayaw Ka Salome (L Guillen, 1992).
٠ Superpsychocebu (C Linaban, 2016).
٠ Takaw Tukso (W Pascual, 1986).
٠ Talipandas (C Conde, 1958).
٠ Tambolista (A Alix Jr., 2007).
٠ Tandem (K Palisoc, 2015).
٠ Tatak ng Kriminal (E Vinarao, 1993).
٠ Tatlo … Magkasalo (C Siguion-Reyna, 1998).
٠ Tatlong Taóng Walang Diyos (M O’Hara, 1976).
٠ Taufan (TC Santos, 1957).
٠ T-Bird at Ako (DL Zialcita, 1982).
٠ Terror Is a Man (G de Leon, 1959).
٠ That Thing Called Tadhana (A Jadaone, 2014).
٠ The Boobita Rose Story—see Masikip sa Dibdib: The Boobita Rose Story (J Bernal, 2004).
٠ The Boy Foretold by the Stars (D Dulu, 2020).
٠ The Day After Valentine’s (JP Laxamana, 2018).
٠ The Dolzura Cortez Story—see Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story (L Guillen, 1993).
٠ The Escort (M Parungao, 2011).
٠ The Evil Within (LV Avellana, 1970).
٠ The Golden Holiday (Kim B-h, 2020).
٠ The Guys from Paradise (Miike T, 2000).
٠ The Moises Padilla Story (G de Leon, 1961).
٠ The Passionate Strangers (E Romero, 1966).
٠ The Strangers (L Fajardo, 2012).
٠ The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez (A Marquez, 1987).
٠ They Call Her … Cleopatra Wong (BA Suarez, 1978).
٠ Tigasin (I Jarlego Jr., 1999).
٠ Tinik (R Suzara, 2013).
٠ Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (L Brocka, 1974).
٠ Tirador (B Mendoza, 2007).
٠ Tisoy!—see Nonoy Marcelo’s Tisoy! (I Bernal, 1977).
٠ Tiyanak (P Gallaga & L Reyes, 1988).
٠ Totoy Boogie—see Celso Ad. Castillo’s Totoy Boogie (CA Castillo, 1980).
٠ Totoy Buang: Mad Killer ng Maynila (JE Navoa, 1992).
٠ Totoy Guwapo: Alyas Kanto Boy (T Natividad, 1992).
٠ Tough Beauty and the Sloppy Slop—see Mabangis na Lungsod (A Chui C-S & Yuen B, 1995).
٠ Transit (H Espia, 2013).
٠ Tu Pug Imatuy (A Barbarona, 2017).
٠ Tubog sa Ginto (L Brocka, 1970).
٠ Tubusin Mo ng Dugo (P Marcos, 1988).
٠ Tuhog (J Jeturian, 2001).
٠ Tunay na Tunay: Gets Mo? Gets Ko! (J Bernal, 2000).
٠ Twilight Dancers (M Chionglo, 2006).
٠ Uhaw na Dagat (CA Castillo, 1981).
٠ Ulan (I Villamor, 2019).
٠ Underage (J Gosiengfiao, 1980).
٠ Unfriend (J Altarejos, 2014).
٠ UnTrue (SA Bernardo, 2019).
٠ Vampariah (2016, M Abaya).
٠ Vince & Kath & James (T Boborol, 2016).
٠ Virgin Forest (P Gallaga, 1985).
٠ Wailings in the Forest—see Baboy Halas: Wailings in the Forest (B Fiola, 2016).
٠ #WalangForever (D Villegas, 2015).
٠ Walang Kawala (J Lamangan, 2008).
٠ Wangbu (T Natividad, 1998).
٠ Wanted: Border (R Gibraltar, 2009).
٠ Water Lemon (L Lorca, 2015).
٠ Women in Cages (G de Leon, 1971).
٠ Working Girls (I Bernal, 1984).
٠ Yanggaw (R Somes, 2008).
٠ Zamboanga: A Fanciful Tale of Moro Sea Gypsies (E de Castro, 1937).
٠ Zombadings: Patayin sa Shokot si Remington (J Castro, 2011).
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