Return to Manila: Filipino Cinema

Return to Manila: Filipino Cinema

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2010•57 min•Documentary
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Laurice Guillen
Laurice Guillen
herself
Jeffrey Jeturian
Jeffrey Jeturian
himself
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Brillante Ma Mendoza
himself
Raymond Red
Raymond Red
himself
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
himself
Documentary about the history of Philippine cinema.
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