Independent Filipino filmmaker Mike de Leon died at the age of 78. Known to be ‘fiercely political,’ De Leon was the brilliant mind behind a myriad of films that offer deep social commentary and highlight the plight of the marginalized.
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00:00Independent Filipino filmmaker Mike DeLeon has died at the age of 78.
00:06His family confirmed this to French film distributor Carlotta Films and was announced Thursday, August 28.
00:12Known to be fiercely political, DeLeon was the brilliant mind behind a myriad of films that offer deep social commentary and that highlight the plight of the marginalized.
00:20One of his greatest works as cinematographer is Maynila sa Kukon ng Liwanag, which was directed by Lino Broca and starred Bembol Rocco and Hilda Coronel.
00:28DeLeon would go on to direct films such as Sister Stella L, Itim, Batch 81, Kakabakabakaba, and Kisapmata.
00:36Among his latest works before his death was the award-winning 2018 film Citizen Jake.
00:40It follows the story of idealistic citizen journalist Jake Herrera, who is in a constant clash with his politician father, a Marcos apologist.
00:48Other than his extensive filmography, DeLeon also has a book titled Mike DeLeon's Last Look Back, which he referred to as a, quote, photographic memoir of his life in cinema.
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