Ishmael Bernal

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Biography

Ishmael Bernal (September 30, 1938 – June 2, 1996) was a Filipino film, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter. Noted for melodramas with feminist and moral themes, he directed many landmark Filipino films such as Pagdating sa Dulo (1971), Nunal sa Tubig (1976), Manila by Night (1980), Himala (1982), and Working Girls (1984). Bernal was declared a National Artist of the Philippines in 2001.

Filmography Movies

Acting

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Annie Batungbakal

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The story of Annie Batungbakal, who dances in a disco bar.

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Annie Batungbakal

Ishmael Bernal - Truth and DareMOVIE

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Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare

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Portrait of director Ishmael Bernal.

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Ishmael Bernal - Truth and Dare

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Himala Ngayon

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A 2012 documentary about the making and the legacy of the 1982 drama masterpiece directed by Ishmael Bernal that ended up being one of the greatest Asian films of all time. The revelations about the theory of "Who killed Elsa?" will be answered and also, the impact of the film to the Filipino culture and society.

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Himala Ngayon

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Brocka x Bernal

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A documentary on the life and work of National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal.

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Brocka x Bernal

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

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

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

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Bomba Bernal

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"This is not a film by Khavn". Bomba Bernal is the hardcore pornographic bomb handjobbed in the hidden love-hotels of Philippine cinematographic history detonated by the satirical deep throat of one of the greatest 20th century Filipino filmmakers, Ishmael Bernal (1938-1996).

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Bomba Bernal

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Women cope with various problems while earning a living in the city.

I Can't Forget You

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Celia, a daughter of a housekeeper of the Regattas, finds an unknown man- Edwin - in one of their huts. As she helps the man, the two grew close to each other and fell in love. However, they must first solve their problems: Celia must obtain her father's properties while Edwin must clear his name's bad reputation.

Vein Wound

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A provincial son who just finished law school embarked on becoming a successful man, even if it means leaving behind his former life and seducing a woman beyond his means.

Manila by Night

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The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.

Manila by Night

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The hidden nightlife of ordinary people living in Manila unveils. Lovers and families conflict with each other as they live on the streets, which are rampant with drugs and prostitution.

El Vibora

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A re-telling of Artemio Ricarte, a Filipino patriot who fought against the Spanish and later Americans. He was later supported by the Japanese during WWII. Nickname was "El Vibora" (the Viper).

Storm Surge!

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Six beautiful people caught in a deluge of their own raw passions unleashed.

Miracle

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When plain orphan Elsa begins having visions of the Virgin Mary, the rest of the residents of her isolated village find themselves questioning their own beliefs and values. Soon, Elsa is healing people with a variety of ailments. As word of this phenomenon spreads, tourists, pilgrims, patients and a documentary filmmaker all arrive on a quest to partake in the miracle.

Inspiration

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Gina, a pleasant and witty young lady and Danny a suave, attractive young lad live parallel lives nurtured by single parents. In a series of events, their parents meet and fall in love. Though despising each other completely, Gina and Danny are determined to separate their parents in the desire to win back their parents attention. Despite their efforts, their parents marry leaving Gina and Danny to live under one roof. Will this wreak havoc in the new household or will they learn to grow fond of each other?

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Inspiration

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