Cinema of the Philippines: A History and Filmography, 1897-2005 - Hardcover

Yeatter, Bryan L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786430478 ISBN 13: 9780786430475

Publisher: McFarland, 2007

Synopsis

Although Filipino cinema dates to the early silent era and shares many characteristics with Western film, it has been frequently ignored by Western critics and audiences. This book offers a rare study of cinema in the Philippines. The first half of the work presents the little-known history of Filipino cinema. Arranged chronologically, chapters cover lost pre-World War II films, the postwar cinema boom, the Philippines' unique relationship with the United States and its manifestation on film, and Filipino cinema's current decline. The second half of the book is the most comprehensive published filmography of Filipino cinema to date.

About this title

About the Author

Bryan L. Yeatter lives in Ocala, Florida.

Review

"presents a chronological history of Philippine cinema"--Communication Booknotes Quarterly.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0786430478
• ISBN 13: 9780786430475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 431