An artist’s legacy is an invaluable contribution to society and collective history, as their art endures through time. For the late National Artist for Film Eddie Romero, his work continues to be celebrated by generations of audiences, especially on his 100th birth anniversary.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), in collaboration with the Society of Filipino Archivists for Film (SOFIA), and with the support of ABS-CBN Sagip Pelikula, Cinema One, and the FPJ Archives, pays tribute to Eddie Romero’s unparalleled artistry through CCP Cine Icons: Eddie Romero @ 100. This series showcases screenings of his digitally-restored films.
Curious about why Romero was revered by local and international directors, and honored with the National Artist title in 2003? These cinematic masterpieces hold the answers.
AGUILA
This 1980 period drama, starring National Artist Fernando Poe Jr. as Daniel Aguila, spans Philippine history through Aguila’s life story. The film, celebrated as a monumental Filipino production, portrays Aguila’s family gathering to celebrate his 88th birthday, only to find him missing for a decade. One of his sons journeys to Mindanao in search of his father, uncovering Daniel’s life and the historical events shaping the Philippines.
The CCP Cine Icons: Eddie Romero @ 100 launched with a special screening of Aguila on April 3 at the GSIS Theater.
GANITO KAMI NOON, PAANO KAYO NGAYON
Released in 1976, this period drama follows Kulas, a naive peasant boy, through the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898 and the Philippine-American War of 1899-1901. The second installment of CCP Cine Icons: Eddie Romero @ 100 featured Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon?, screened on May 22 at the UPFI Film Center, with a second premiere scheduled at De La Salle University in Taft, Manila on July 20.
KAMAKALAWA
Premiering in 1981, this classic fantasy film delves into prehistoric Philippine folklore, immersing mortals in a realm teeming with gods and mythical creatures. Experience the digitally-restored Kamakalawa on June 25 at the PUP Theater, with a free public screening followed by a talkback session.
HARI SA HARI, LAHI SA LAHI
Set in the 14th century, this 1987 Filipino-Chinese epic tells of the friendship forged between Chinese Emperor Yong Le and the King of Sulu, Paduka Pahala, during the latter’s visit to China. Co-produced by CCP and China, the digitally-restored film culminates the CCP Cine Icons: Eddie Romero @ 100 series with a live premiere on July 21 at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Black Box Theater).
BANTA NG KAHAPON, LOST BATTALION, THE RAIDERS OF LEYTE GULF, THE WALLS OF HELL, BLACK MAMA, WHITE MAMA, SAVAGE SISTERS
These films, spanning different genres and historical periods, are also part of the retrospective honoring Eddie Romero’s cinematic legacy.
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