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ilmmaking in the Philippines has entered the 70th year of its history. Filipino artists have been making movies since 1919. That is long enough for an art form to reach a high level of maturity and relevance. That the Filipino film industry has produced only a handful of works of enduring interest and value may disappoint the film historian who approaches the industry without understanding the relevant context. It is, therefore, important to note that the beginnings of the industry arose, not from a local felt need, but from the initiative of foreign businessmen. In this way,

An essay about the history of Philippine cinema.

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