Kidlat Tahimik Biography
Eric de Guia (born October 3, 1942 in Baguio City, Philippines), better known as Kidlat Tahimik (a Tagalog translation of "silent lightning"), is a film director,writer and actor whose films are commonly associated with the Third Cinemamovement through their critiques of neocolonialism. One of the most prominent names in the Filipino film industry, he has garnered various accolades locally and internationally, including a Plaridel honorarium for Independent Cinema.
He is dubbed by fellow filmmakers and critics as the "Father of Philippine Independent Cinema".
Kidlat Tahimik Movies
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‘We Live in Time’ Charts the Course of a Relationship in Quiet if Predictable Style. Andrew Garfield...
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Funny and Moving, ‘A Real Pain’ Explores Grief, Family, and History
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Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’ Is An Absorbing If Flawed Courtroom Thriller. Nicholas Hoult is ‘Juror...
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‘The Diplomat’ Season 2 Brings More Political Intrigue and a Powerful Allison Janney
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The WandaVision Spin-Off Boasts an Enchanting Kathryn Hahn and a New Mystery. Hahn stars as...
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‘The Penguin’ has charismatic performances but also a lot of gangster cliches. The limited...
